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Gotta get outa here!
August 31, 2010 by cascadejoinery
Filed under Design
It’s raining sideways. Wind’s steady at 20 mph, gusting to 30+. It’s socked in so that we can’t see across the bay. The temp, with windchill, is 45-degrees. And it’s still August. One way or another we gotta get outa here!
So, any one want to hop to an island? Check it out…
Greg began designing this family compound in '03. We delivered the timberwork in '06. come on in...
Three buildings, the Commons, guest quarters and the garage form a courtyard.
Four central colunms (of coconut trunks!) in the commons are borrowed from Balinese tradition
Viewing the guest quarters across the pool from the commons
The commmons viewed from the guest quarters
Careful required detailing at the change of pitch typical of Balineses buildings
A Port Orford Cedar walkway connects the buildings
Fun stuff. Feeling better now?
It’s in the Details
August 27, 2010 by cascadejoinery
Filed under Design, Timber Frame
They say the devil is in the details, but we don’t buy it. What we find in the details is delight.
Whether it’s an ebony wedge in a nicely executed scarf joint or a timber column scribed to a stone base, or a small, cozy space with just the right fabrics and furnishings, it’s the details that, in our humble opinion, make good work great. So here are a few pictures from a recently finished project where the details really pop. For this endeavor, we once again teamed with our friend Scott Hommas at Gelotte Hommas Architects–a talented bunch of folks who have designed several of our favorite buildings, and Hamish Anderson of Hamish Anderson Custom Homes.
Where to start? Arched timbers with custom steel connector? Exquistely simple steel and wood railing? Custom light fixtures? All contribute to a rich expression
We love this delicate appearing corbel that attaches the foot of the trussses to the wall
Sam (our lead shop guy) is the man! who scribes like no one can--one piece looks like it grew out of the other. We scribed in nearly two dozen accent pieces like this throughout the house.
...and if the dog is happy, everybody's happy!
Maximize Your Space
Deciding on a floor plan for your timber frame can be an exciting time, and you always want to keep your lifestyle in mind. Whether you plan on entertaining a lot or just around the holidays you want to maximize your space as much as possible. To ensure that your guests are comfortable throughout their visit, take their accommodations into account when choosing a floor plan. Follow these tips to maximize space in each room of your timber frame home:
The Kitchen: As a place of gathering the kitchen should be able to handle entertaining and traditional functioning aspects. To fulfill both, your design should include adequate seating and counter space.
The Common Area: As many timber frame floor plans feature open great rooms, walking directly into one may be overwhelming for guests. Include a smaller, more intimate room off of your front door as a transition for guests.
Outdoor Rooms: Outdoor rooms are becoming more common in timber frame and traditional homes. Open up your dining or living room to an outdoor room so you’ll have more space to entertain when the weather permits.
Guest Rooms: When choosing where to place your guestrooms in your floor plan consider placing them apart from the other bedrooms in your home. Giving guests their own wing provides privacy for you both and eases your guests’ feelings of intrusion. You may also want to consider adjoining rooms for guests with small children.
Tips from Timber Home Living.
