Timber Frames

Traditional mortise and tenon timber framing is a centuries-old building method that relies on carefully fitted wood joinery rather than metal fasteners. I studied this style of European timber framing in Latvia, where the craft is still practiced using hand tools and traditional methods, and traveled throughout Northern Europe to study historic timber structures firsthand. These experiences inform my approach today—building small timber frames with solid wood joinery, honest materials, and a focus on longevity, simplicity, and beauty.

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I build with local materials whenever possible and rely on time testing timber framing methods.