29/10/2025
This image is a design grid likely from the company Purcell Timberframes showcasing nine different architectural styles for Entry Ways / Gazebos based on heavy timber framing.
Here is a detailed description of each of the nine styles presented:
1. ARTISAN:
* Description: Features a gently sloped single-pitch or hip roof. The timber frame is simple and robust with visible posts and a clean roof line suggesting a modern yet rustic appeal.
2. BARREL:
* Description: Distinctive for its arched or curved roof structure resembling the curve of a barrel cut in half. The timbers follow the curve of the roof creating a soft unique and elegant look.
3. BUNGALOW:
* Description: Characterized by a shallow simple gable roof with wide overhangs. The exposed rafters and beams maintain a clean horizontal emphasis typical of the early 20th-century Bungalow architectural style.
4. CLUSTER:
* Description: Features a tall steep gable roof with a strong vertical presence. The roof structure incorporates King Post or Queen Post trusses for support creating a visually prominent and traditional barn-like structure.
5. CRAFTSMAN:
* Description: Defined by a moderate gable roof and incorporates architectural details like knee braces (curved or angled supports between posts and beams) and often features a decorative arch or curve in the main beam emphasizing handcrafted quality.
6. FLAT TRELLIS:
* Description: The simplest form featuring a flat roof consisting entirely of an open trellis (lattice) of beams and rafters. It is designed more for dappled shade and supporting vines rather than full weather protection.
7. HAMMER:
* Description: Features a steep gable roof with the sides flaring out slightly creating an extra overhang. The framing emphasizes the exposed rafters and dramatic pitch resembling a traditional hammer beam roof design (though simplified here).
8. HIP:
* Description: Characterized by a hip roof where all sides slope downwards to the walls. This creates a balanced pyramid-like profile and often provides uniform overhang on all four sides.
9. (Center Tile) PURCELL TIMBERFRAMES:
* Description: This tile features the company logo and name indicating the source of the designs.
The overall grid showcases the versatility and aesthetic range possible using traditional timber frame construction for outdoor structures.