Pretty cool use of the main image and the simplified navigation layout. I really like the visual interest in the layout as you scroll down the page. It generally keeps you eyes pulling down to get to more content.
Mastering Grids in UI Design: The Backbone of Visual Harmony
A modern guide to UI design grids, learn how to build flexible 12-column and 4-column systems, master margins, gutters, and modules, and apply today’s responsive layout best practices.
Another nice site that is happy to keep it simple. Less is more and the description above nails it: it does that while keeping your eyes moving down the page and discovering more content.