In every conceivable human experience, circles and curves are omnipresent, from the sun, moon, stars, to the eyes that give us vision. Nature is filled with curvilinear shapes. With curves comes beauty and versatility that captures attention. It tends to soothe the mind bringing with it a sense of mild gentleness, gracefulness, and safety. Of course, that is not the case with all things. Ultimately, an angular chocolate bar will be preferred over a curvy predatory snake. Some studies conclude that most humans are deeply engrained to prefer curved shapes over angular shapes. However, when taking a look at the semantics for a complete meaning of aesthetic, the word aesthetic has two principle variables, composition, and complexity. Included are sub-variables such as order, symmetry, balance, proportion, and variety, etc. The concurrence of architectural literature the most appealing aesthetic experience prefers toned-down [...]

Everyone has their ‘sweet spot’, the things that they are good at that distinguishes them from the crowd. For Western Timber Frame™ 2019 marks the fifth consecutive year to be honored with Best of State at the annual Utah Best of State Awards. As ladies and timber-wrights who see a daily dose of sawdust, the formalities, positive attention, and recognition was an all enjoyable change but the time spent together to relax outside daily work schedules was the best. One of our architects was pleased that Miss Utah and an attendant indulged him with a selfie. He thought that was way cool. Later, as to be expected, his fellow workers brought him down out of the clouds by scribbling beards on their faces. #PoolhousePavilionKit On surface-level, Western Timber Frame™ specializes in the designing, manufacturing, [...]

When I first saw the pictures of this 8000 Series ShadeScape® pergola, trellis and DIY pavilion plan I loved it! It was a design of Design Manager Ernie Jessop, beautifully private, complete with the Koi fish pond.  It felt so serene and peaceful. That was a couple or so years ago. I remember wishing I could take pictures of this one but in all practicality, it was being shipped out to be installed in the beautiful State of Massachusetts, so I wouldn't be likely to see it in completion. I loved the gate and privacy walls. Everything about it was to my taste and style so when I saw a picture come in from the homeowners - who by the way, LOVE IT - I was elated and had to share it! Check out the rest of [...]

Britt says she LOVES her new pergola! Design Manager Tyler Jenson designed this with 6 posts and the Early American stain gives this #TimberFramePergolaKit an eye-popping contrast with the lighter Arizona landscape. The 6000 Series was the perfect choice for the amount of space next to the pool. Thank-you, Britt for the photo! 6 Post Early American 6000 Series DIY Pergola Kit ShadeScape®: Pergola Structure Type: Freestanding Structure Style: Traditional Wood Type: Douglas Fir Timber Size: 6000 Series Stain: Early American Beam Profile: Crescent Step Beam & Rafter Style: Classic Knee Brace Opt 2: Arched Knee Braces Roof Size Dimensions: Custom Footprint Size: Custom Post Size: 6" Btm of Support Beam Height: 8'6" Hardware: 6 Knife Plates Footing: Concrete Pad Already Exists Shipping and Job Schedule: 3-4 Weeks [...]