This contemporary timber-frame construction is a light-filled ... evolved from the site constraint that limited the roof pitch. The pale wood interior provides the backdrop for the shadows ...

Before sketching out your design, assess the roof you're planning to use - it's important that the building is sturdy ... remaining lengths of wood widthways across the frame, creating a grid ...

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