Handcut oak craftsmanship on the spire at Wells Cathedral.

Public and commercial buildings

'Fantastic testimonial about how we helped to create his lovely wedding venues' - Simon Steel, Dodford Manor Barn.

  • The exterior of Bruton School, designed by Mark Orme and The Timber Frame Company Ltd.
    Bruton School

    We provided a simple Douglas fir frame for this nursery school building. The client, South Somerset District Council specified an affordable, modern and efficient building. This was achieved using a team approach with the client and the project’s architect – Mark Orme.

  • Hexagonal oak frame at Byfords Restaurant, Norfolk
    Byfords Restaurant, Holt, Norfolk

    This restaurant extension uses a hexagonal oak frame to support a stunning glazed copper roof. The new structure covers an old courtyard to extend the dining space and a covered walkway at this very popular delicatessen and restaurant. We received a Craftsmanship Award from the Norfolk Association of Architects for our work on this building.

  • An exhibition under the oak roof at Place Barton Barn.
    Exhibition and corporate space

    We designed and built the new oak frame for this wonderful mediaeval tithe barn. We are very proud that this project won the highly commended award in the structures category at the 2004 Wood Awards.

  • The beautiful oak frame at the front of the Abingdon School Boathouse.
    Abingdon School Boathouse

    At 27.5m long, 16.8m wide and 8.6m high, the Abingdon School Boathouse is one of the largest green oak buildings to be built in over 100 years. The frame was constructed in two halves and involved an international event with 80 carpenters contributing their time, erecting one half by hand using a gin pole, rope and tackle. The frame is based on an aisled barn design and houses nearly 2 kilometres of boats as well as training and seminar rooms. The building was officially opened by Matthew Pincent OBE (Olympic rowing champion).

  • The Douglas fir frame inside Manor Lodge clinic.
    Health Clinic

    This ‘healthy’ building was built with natural materials and an ecological ethos. The Douglas fir frame provides an aisled structure that confers flexibility - providing either treatment cubicles or an open space. The high level glazing provides plenty of natural light, while maintaining privacy within the clinic.