The clients first met Riverbend Timber Framing at a Log and Timber Home Show in Columbus, Ohio. They had already been working with an architect and needed to find a timber frame company to fabricate the timber structure for their home. After completing a final schematic design, they needed to work out the scope and
A Structural Design, Timber Frame, & SIP Solution From the hillside vineyards and sprawling live oak trees, to the intricate timber details that frame breathtaking views, this home is all about nature. No expense was spared, nor detail overlooked in the design and building of this magnificent estate. Having fallen in love with Napa over
Many would argue that the beauty and artistry of wood joinery is what sets an authentic timber frame home apart from other types of wood homes. This is a building method that was perfected centuries ago by master craftsmen. Long before metal fasteners, like nails or screws were available or cost effective, builders used wood
2023 National Association of Home Builders Award for Excellence in Timber Frame Home Design. Classic craftsman architecture meets elegant luxury with this stunning resort-like lakefront home. The Evergreen exudes a rare and captivating charm, which instantly transports you to a world where nature intertwines with architecture. A lifelong lover of the great outdoors, when the
Rich history, exquisite timbers, and embracing the treasures of the land…. Homes that stand the test of time. Timber frame homes have countless benefits, but the most important one is your reason. Whether it be the sustainability aspect, or fulfilling a lifelong dream, it is important that your design and build team understands your vision,
Sometimes the best design ideas spring from our favorite childhood memories – a camping trip, fishing with Grandpa, building a fort in the woods. And then we grow up, and it all comes back around in that full, beautiful circle – you find that perfect piece of paradise, and these cherished memories now become
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
From the first timber homes were built in the early 80’s to today, one of the most common features our clients love is a wall of windows. Designers place the windows into vaulted spaces and frame them in timber. This way, they create a “wow” factor experience in areas like the great room or master
There is something about a farmhouse that makes us feel rejuvenated and fresh. Maybe it comes from a societal longing to return to simpler times, smaller square footage, and valuing things for being unique and practical. At Riverbend, we believe the love for farmhouses comes from the appeal of letting the architecture speak for itself
Throughout the years there have been plenty of styles that have garnered a following. These styles include the pillared Neoclassic, the American Colonial, and the ornate Victorian to name a few. All of these styles beg the question, for what will this era be remembered? At Riverbend, we would suggest this era may be known,
