PROJECT OVERVIEWThree Forks Ranch, spanning over 200,000 acres of pristine wilderness, is steeped in history and natural beauty. From prehistoric inhabitants and Native Americans to fur trappers, traders, and miners, the land has long attracted those seeking its rich bounty. Since the 1800s, it has been a coveted destination for anglers, outdoorsmen, vacationers, and explorers.
PROJECT OVERVIEWLocated in the prestigious Old Preston Hollow neighborhood—one of the most affluent residential communities in Dallas, Texas—this project involved the design, engineering, and installation of a custom timber frame activity barn integrated into a luxury residential estate. Conceived as both a recreational and architectural extension of the primary residence, the structure was designed to
PROJECT OVERVIEW: Nestled in the picturesque mountains outside of Bozeman, Montana is one of Riverbend’s innovative PerfectFit™ homes. Designed to seamlessly integrate with the natural landscape while maximizing functionality and space, this Riverbend PerfectFit™ home stands as a testament to modern architectural design and construction efficiency. BUILDING THE DREAM: Embarking on her retirement journey, the
Many of our clients know us for our work creating beautiful, custom designed homes. We love sitting down with our clients and turning their vague, home design ideas into solid, artistic realities. We also love working with outside drawings to add timber framing. So, if you have a set of existing plans for a residential
Introducing PerfectFit™ Ready-to-Build by Riverbend Timber Framing For nearly 50 years, Riverbend has created conceptual designs that inspire our clients to create an authentic timber frame home of their own. Comprised of structural timbers throughout the home, these designs use varying densities of timbers according to the exact preference of the owner. While Riverbend still
What is a custom timber frame home? Customization is an often-used word in home building, but what does Riverbend mean when using it? When we talk about customization, we talk in terms of degrees. This is because we understand that every homeowner’s vision is different. Therefore, whether you require only minor modifications, or opt for
This third article completes Riverbend’s series about selecting an architectural style for your timber frame home. With six architectural styles to consider, selecting one that pleases your eye and incorporates your lifestyle, may first appear daunting. After 40 years of designing and building timber frame custom homes, we know that choosing a home design style
Selecting a preferred architectural style is a natural and early step when beginning to think about your Riverbend home. However, for some future owners, this decision can be one of the most difficult parts of the pre-design process. For this reason, we embarked on writing a three-part series about selecting an architectural style. By providing
This article begins a three-part series taking you on a tour through Riverbend’s six architectural styles. After almost 40 years designing and crafting timber frame homes, the Riverbend team has the knowledge and expertise to assist you with the initial planning of your dream home. For many clients, choosing architectural style is the first step.
Every person considering a timber frame home has a completely unique vision. This is because each of them experience different moments of inspiration along the way. And, before they ever met with Riverbend, those moments of inspiration were already influencing their future home’s design. This article shares how some of Riverbend’s past clients found their
