Reclaimed nurse log, mass timber construction components, architectural glass.

Using highly sustainable collection and transplanting methods, this 500-year-old Western Cedar was collected from the Pacific Coast region of Washington State to be used as artistic material.

The frame around the nurse log is made with mass timber construction methods and materials, one of the most sustainable construction processes available at this time.

The pink architectural glass protects the tree from UV and wind damage. From a conceptual point of view, the bright glass represents an optimistic future.

Together, the nurse log, mass timber frame, and brightly colored architectural glass remind us that being thoughtful about biological systems and human interventions leads to a brighter future for the entire ecosystem.

“I believe it is time to look past ourselves and consider our role in broader nature. I hope this work is a reminder to appreciate and respond thoughtfully to the vast complexities of our world.” -Samuel Stubblefield