Laurence Bunker is the President of Western Timber Frame, a company dedicated to making beautiful, high-quality timber frame structures accessible to businesses and homeowners across the country. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in the industry, Laurence brings deep expertise in timber frame design, engineering, and business leadership. At the heart of everything he does is a genuine belief that the right space — whether a sweeping commercial timber structure, a breathtaking interior, or a stunning outdoor living area — has the power to transform how people live, gather, and connect. That passion drives every project he touches, from large-scale commercial builds to custom residential timber frame creations.
Areas of Expertise
Commercial Timber Frame Structures
Interior & Exterior Timber Projects
Custom Pergolas, Pavilions & Outdoor Structures
Residential Timber Frame Design
Business Leadership & Operations
DIY Timber Frame Solutions
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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.
