Nick Offerman Gazebo in Urbana, Illinois

On a tranquil pond in the Arboretum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign sits a lone gazebo.

Officially titled Azumaya, this beautiful structure was designed and built by none other than actor and woodworker Nick Offerman. It was designed as a way to honor his former teacher and mentor Shozo Sato, as well as his time at the university. It was designed and built at the Offerman Woodshop in Los Angeles and assembled in Urbana, Illinois.

The structure is made of reclaimed old-growth redwood timbers. A shiny redwood slab bench sits in the middle, while engraved plaques can be seen by looking up at the rafters along the inside perimeter. An embellished concrete path reminiscent of a Japanese rock garden leads to and from the gazebo.