Explore how clues from the natural world — the stars, the moon, trees, sunlight, and shade — have helped humankind throughout history navigate across land and sea during this astronomy lecture led by educators from Mystic Seaport Museum’s Treworgy Planetarium. If weather permits, step outside for a guided viewing outdoors of the spectacular highlights in the current night sky. In the event of inclement weather, embark on an indoor exploration of the night sky using the Stellarium planetarium software. For ages 12+.
Step inside the glass-enclosed River building with Grace Farms Architecture Advisor, Toshihiro Oki, who worked with SANAA during the building’s design, for an interiors-focused tour highlighting seating design selections, sustainably sourced surfaces, responsive plans, and more. Approved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
Experience a delicious meal alongside members of the Grace Farms culinary, horticulture, and garden teams, including Master Gardener Lauren Elliott. This dinner highlights fresh produce and herbs harvested from the Grace Farms Community Garden and is followed by a spring-inspired dessert. Recommended for adults.
A common thread between the modernists of the past and the River building at Grace Farms is the use of glass. Join us for a conversation about architectural glass between Grace Farms Architecture Advisor Toshihiro Oki and Michael Ra, one of the Founding Principals at Front Inc., the project partner responsible for the design of the glass envelope used in the creation of the 203 glass pieces that form many of the walls at Grace Farms.
Their conversation explores the innovative and distinct glass system created to complement SANAA’s design concept; the creation of customized glass seals; the process of sourcing of glass that meets high-quality fabrication, energy, and performance criteria, and more. Approved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
Step into the airy Court in the River building for a movement class designed for all levels led by Pilin Anice, a renowned yoga, dance, and meditation instructor, as well as faculty member at Kripalu and Ailey Extension.