Timber Framing

Constructing with heavy timber joinery.

Overview

Timber framing uses wood and joinery for durable, exposed structural frameworks in traditional buildings.

Core Characteristics

• Exposed wooden framework.
• Strong and durable.
• Traditional craftsmanship.

Notable Examples

• Himeji Castle (Japan, 1609, timber structure).
• Tudor Houses (UK, 16th century, timber framing).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval: Timber focus.
• Residential: Traditional homes.
• Vernacular: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by local traditional builders, it shapes rustic architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Joinery (technique), Structuralism (theory), Beam (element), Neo-Vernacular (movement)