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Post & Beam Explained
It’s back to the future for enthusiasts of timber-frame construction, as one of its oldest varieties – post and beam, a system dating back 4,000 years but particularly famous in 17th- and 18th-century New England – is making a comeback among self-builders. “There’s one real reason why self-builders want a postand- beam home,” suggests Tim […]
Grand Oak and Steel Frame Home in Rural Oxfordshire
When Michael and Sue Moore first viewed the plot in Cumnor, Oxfordshire that was to become the site of their new build home, it was so overgrown it was almost impossible to see what was there. But lost beneath the undergrowth was a Harold Peto-inspired garden, planted more than 60 years earlier by Italian prisoners […]
Barn Conversions: 22 Innovative & Inspiring Barn Conversion Projects
Barn conversions are extremely popular for UK homeowners, and it’s no surprise. A barn conversion presents the opportunity to create a home brimming with country charm, historic details and quite often spectacular countryside views. Among their quirks and design details, what barn conversions have in common is a respect for the original features of the […]
Barn Conversion: 400-Year-Old Barn Transformed into Ideal Home
Sam Risley came full circle when, along with her husband Grant, she took on the conversion of a dilapidated barn on her parents’ property, finding herself living back where she’d spent her teenage years. “They originally bought the old farmhouse with 13 acres because my sister and I rode horses and wanted land so we […]
Contemporary Curved Timber Frame New Build
Vision were instructed in 2016 by the Clients’ architects to design the extensive timber frame for this contemporary new build that would feature large sweeping curved external walls with glass balconies and floor to ceiling glazing. The curved section of the new build was created with the use of glulam beams (layers of dimensioned timber […]
35 of the Best Timber Frame Houses in the UK
Timber frame is a popular route for self builders looking to create a characterful, efficient and comfortable home. From ultra-swift construction speeds to impressive energy performance credentials, there are many enticing advantages of timber frame construction, which makes it suitable for self build houses, conversions and extension projects. Whether you choose an open or closed […]
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