Fire has always been more than fuel—it is a symbol of warmth, hospitality, and connection. From ancient traditions across the world to George Washington’s hearth, people have gathered around flames to share stories and strengthen bonds. Today, timber frame pergolas, pavilions, gazebos, and trellises continue that tradition, creating modern living hearths where families, friends, and communities come together.
Engineered for strength and designed for joy, this two-story timber frame pergola transforms a backyard pool into a commercial-grade outdoor retreat—with a diving deck, waterslide, and handcrafted timber detailing that redefine outdoor living.
In New Jersey, timber carries more than its own weight—it carries stories, firelight, and the rhythm of gathering. Western Timber Frame, with the design leadership of Chase Bronson, created a cabana and pergola in mass and heavy timber that transforms outdoor living into something timeless.
The cabana, framed by stone bases and exposed beams, shelters an outdoor kitchen and fireplace—making it the heart of hospitality. Beside it, the pergola opens the design outward, offering shaded gathering space while keeping light and air flowing.
Though residential, the craftsmanship is commercial-grade timber framing, reinforced by The Dovetail Difference® joinery system and modernized with TimberVolt® outdoor power posts for lights, fans, and charging.
This project proves outdoor living can be both traditional and modern, strong and inviting, enduring and alive.
See how a Utah family replaced umbrellas with a handcrafted mass timber pavilion — complete with built-in power, thermal wood shade, and timeless design.
Privacy transforms open space into livable space. Explore how timber frame panels, shutters, and screens add comfort, flexibility, and beauty to both residential and commercial outdoor designs.
At Weber State University, new heavy timber pergolas showcase the strength and beauty of timber frame design. Built with The Dovetail Difference®, these commercial-grade structures create smarter, healthier environments for learning and community.
A 20×24 timber pavilion with companion pergola in Washington, featuring Ebony stain, TimberVolt® power, The Dovetail Difference®, and warm lighting for a backyard retreat with commercial-grade timber strength.
This project began with a cantilevered pergola that set a bold presence along the street. Within three months, the owners added a poolside hipped pavilion and a gabled pavilion with a grill station. Together, the three structures show how heavy timber and exposed beams create rhythm, permanence, and possibility.
This backyard went from open concrete and wire fencing to a fully designed retreat featuring a 16×22 Redwood pergola, raised garden boxes, and a custom arbor with matching fence. The result is a warm, functional, and lasting space that highlights the beauty and strength of Redwood.
From an open patio to a finished retreat, this custom Wisconsin timber pavilion brings commercial strength, modern power, and timeless design to outdoor living.
Churchill believed the House of Commons was more than brick and timber. Its design taught its people how to act. The long, narrow chamber pressed members close together. They could not hide in the crowd. They had to choose a side. They had to stand. They were seen. They declared themselves.
That is the quiet power of architecture. A room can ask more of us than we expect. It can make us braver, or softer, or more attentive. Some spaces invite listening. Some call for gathering. Some remind us when it is time to stand.
At Western Timber Frame, we carry that truth into every pavilion, pergola, and gazebo we craft. The wood-to-wood dovetail joints do more than hold a structure in place. They hold a community in place. They shape the way people meet each other—around tables, under shade, across generations.
This elegant timber pergola combines Champion beams, arched knee braces, and lattice privacy panels for a shaded retreat by the pool. Crafted in Douglas Fir with Rich Cordoba stain and powered by TimberVolt®, it’s designed to bring beauty, comfort, and connection to everyday outdoor living.