The Cumberland: A 32' x 36' Timber Frame Event Barn & Creative Studio

We designed and built this 2,000s.f. timber frame barn for clients looking for a bright, open space for their home-based business. The structure features a rugged first floor for equipment and tool storage, while the finished second floor offers a light-filled, open-concept studio that inspires creativity With its traditional mortise and tenon joinery and high-performance SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) roof and walls, this design is easily adaptable. Whether you envision a multi-bedroom residence, an expansive event space, or a professional workshop, the Cumberland provides a timeless and durable foundation.

We later returned to add a 12' deep wrap-around covered patio with a hip roof, expanding the usable footprint into the outdoors.

We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we enjoyed creating this very special BungalowInABox.

Floor Plan and Elevations:
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3-Dimensional Timber Frame
Southeast Elevation
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Marking BeamsMark 2x, Cut Once Braces, Lots of BracesBraces, Lots of Braces Timbers ready to loadTimbers ready to load Loaded TruckLoaded Truck BentBent Bent RaisingBent Raising First Floor FrameFirst Floor Frame Family preparing a bentFamily Preparing a Bent Second Floor Bent Raising2nd Floor Bent Raising Second Floor Frame2nd Floor Frame JoineryJoinery A Bea FliesA Beam Flies The Frame is Nearing CompletionThe Frame is Nearing Completion Looking Up at TimbersLooking Up Blue SkyBlue Sky Array of ToolsThe Right Tools Ladder and craneReaching New Heights Mortice and TenonMortice and Tenon Blue sky through the timber frameMore Blue Sky Timber TreeTimber Tree UpstairsUpstairs Completed FrameCompleted Frame Timber Frame FinishedTimber Frame Fini SIP Roof Panels BeginSIP Roof Panels Begin More Roof PanelsMore Roof Panels Metal RoofingMetal Roofing Starting Wall PanelsStarting Wall Panels Wall Panel ProgressWall Panel Progress Finishing the Front of theBuildingFinishing the Front Final PanelsFinal Panels
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Timber Framing ToolsTimber Tools More ToolsMore Tools Slick WorkSlick Work Drilling HolesDrilling Holes Entryway TimbersEntryway Timbers Loaded TruckLoaded Truck Porch FramePorch Frame Scarf JointScarf Joint Side View of FrameSide View of Frame Aerial View of FrameAerial View of Frame ClampClamp Roofing the PorchRoofing the Porch Finished EntrywayFinished Entryway Front View of the BarnFront View of Barn Elegant TimbersElegant Timbers Behind the BarnBehind the Barn From the rchardFrom the Orchard From AboveFrom Above
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Barn DoorsBarn Doors Glass Garage DoorGlass Garage Door Barn First FloorBarn First Floor First Floor CeilingFirst Floor Ceiling Painted 2nd FloorPainted 2nd Floor Painted CeilingPainted Ceiling 2nd Floor Common Area2nd Floor Common Area Lit Office SpaceLit Office Space Stand Up Work SpaceStand Up Work Space Window TrimWindow Trim Wood and SheetrockWood and Sheetrock Glass DoorGlass Door Closed Barn DoorsClosed Barn Doors Orchard ViewOrchard View Winter EveningWinter Evening