Frames Born from the Forest
Each project begins with a walk through the woods. We don't just build with timber. We see the structure already living inside the tree.
Hammer Truss Barn - Rowe, MA
custom-structures
Custom hammer-truss barn where framing and interior timbers were crafted in Rowe, MA.
Historic Barn Restoration Wilder Homestead, Buckland, MA
historical-restorations
This project involved the meticulous restoration of a historic barn, carefully preserving its original character while incorporating modern enhancements for functionality and longevity. The work included structural repairs, timber frame restoration, and the integration of sustainable materials, resulting in a stunning and revitalized space.
Adventure Park - NYC Botanical Gardens, New York
commercial-fabrication
A nature-integrated adventure course featuring timber platforms, bridges, and climbing structures within the NYC Botanical Gardens. This project combines structural engineering with environmental sensitivity, creating an exciting recreational space that respects the natural landscape. Each component was fabricated in MA and then transported and installed in NY.
How We Work
Walk the Woods
Every frame starts in the forest. We identify standing dead trees that have already given their best years or assess the appropriate living species to accommodate the project. The locally harvested wood is then transported to our mill site, either at Hall Tavern Farm in Charlemont, MA or the job site where we can transport our portable Woodmizer. After milling, the cutting of the frame begins.
Cut by Hand
No computer does this work. Each mortise and tenon is shaped by hand with chisels and slicks. The joinery locks together without metal fasteners. It's the way frames were built for a thousand years, and it's the way they'll stand for a thousand more.
Raise Together
A frame raising is a shared moment. We have had friends, family, and neighbors gathered together to observe and toast the process of a completed frame being erected. When the last peg completes the new, standing frame, you know something has been built that will outlive you.