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    Timber Frame Homes
    in the News

    Media reference guide and resources. Find listed below a partial bibliography of articles on timber frame homes recently appearing in newspapers, magazines, and books.

    Riverbend Timber Framing Showhouse in Grand Central Terminal, NY

     Blissfield, MI, August 2001 -- Riverbend Timber Framing, a national leader in the design and manufacture of timber frame structures, joins Country Home Magazine to build the first ever showhouse in Grand Central Terminal, New York City.

    This marks the second occasion Riverbend has worked with the magazine in presenting a showhouse. In 1996, Riverbend along with architect Dennis Wedlick, created Country Home's showhouse inside the Mall of America in Minneapolis.

    This year's showhouse is again designed by architect Dennis Wedlick and is actually two showhouses in one, a country cottage along with a city penthouse apartment. Riverbend provides the timber frame for the 1200 square foot country cottage. The cottage is designed to be reminiscent of an old farmhouse, and fits the showhouse concept of a weekend retreat. Riverbend's frame of heavy oak timber gives the cottage a warm and romantic feel as well as being strong and spacious.

    The actual frame was raised by hand with the help of volunteers from the Habitat for Humanity, a partner in the project. In earlier times, raisings were a community event in the country. It's a rare occasion to hand-raise a frame today. Craftsmen will routinely use cranes to lift the bents and beams into place, not an option for the unique setting of Grand Central Terminal. The hand raising in Grand Central Terminal is an event that easily fits with the concept of country coming to the city.

    For more information on Riverbend Timber Framing and its involvement in the country cottage at Grand Central Terminal, visit www.riverbendtf.com or call 517-486-4355.

    Newspapers

    • May 25, 1998. New York Times, "The Craftsmanship of Timber Framing."

    • April 26, 1998. Washington, DC Paper: "Building on a Tradition" featuring Alexandria Seaport Center.

    • April 16, 1998. Barre Gazette, Barre, MA: "Area business at trade show."

    • March 28, 1998. Keene Sentinel, Keene, NH: "Timber framers bravely enter new world."

    • March 15, 1998. Sunday Republican, Amherst, MA: "Gardeners brave ill wind to attend show."

    • March 12, 1998. Barre Gazette, Barre, MA: "Timber framing an art mastered by Hardwick builder."

    • January 25, 1998. The Sunday Gazette, Albany, NY: "Homes of Timber - Post-and-beam construction permits creativity."

    • October 2, 1997. Barre Gazette, Barre, MA: "Addition being built at Hartman's Herb Farm in Barre."

    • August 16, 1997. Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Worcester, MA: "Ageless design, modern approach."

    • June 19, 1997. Sierra Star, CA: "Construction style definitely a piano."

    • September 11, 1996. Union Leader, NH: House & Home Section, Manchester, NH: "A Unique Place for Families to Gather."

    • February 19, 1996. Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, CA: "Crafting a New Career."

    • January 27, 1996. Bangor Daily News, Home & Garden Section, Bangor, ME: 1996 Timber Frame Design Winner.

    • December 23, 1995. Union Leader, Manchester, NH: Grand Prize Winner - Country Home Magazine.

    • May 10, 1995.Union Leader, House & Home Section, Manchester, NH: Thomson House.

    • November 27, 1993. Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, CA: "Framed Tradition Craftsman practices centuries-old carpentry skills."

    Magazines
    • May 1998. Woman's Day Favorite Home Plans. "Raising the Barn: A New England Classic Comes to Your Neighborhood."

    • April 1998. Fine Homebuilding, Issue #115. "Mosier Residence on Whidbey Island, WA."

    • March 1998. Country Home Magazine. "Design Contest Winners."

    • January/February 1998. Seattle Homes. "Ershing Residence Turns into Contemporary Home."

    • May 1997. Woman's Day Home Plans. Gathering House Home Plan.

    • May 1997. Country Home Magazine. "Scandinavian Country Cottage."

    • April 1997. Journal of Light Construction. "N.H. Timber Framer Wins National Award."

    • March 1997. Fine Homebuilding. Issue #107. "A House Shaped by Its Site."

    • February 1997. Country Living Magazine. "Our House of the Year," Home of the Year 1997, cover plus 12-page feature.

    • February 1997. Home Magazine. "Gathering House." 20-page feature.

    • February 1997. Best Selling Home Plans. "Gathering House" 8-page feature.

    • January 1997. Granite State Builder. "Yankee Barn Homes Wins Grand Prize in Design Contest."

    • January 1997. Building Systems Magazine. "Excellence in Model Home Design Contest." Winner Model Home Design Contest panel category over 1,800 sq. ft.

    • December 1996. Granite State Builder. "Yankee Barn Opened the Gathering House for the American Cancer Society."

    • Fall 1996. House Beautiful, Home Building Magazine. 2 homes featured.

    • March 1996. Building Systems Magazine. "Yankee Barn Wins Award."

    • March/April 1996. Custom Home. "Oren Residence."

    Books

      Modern Carpentry by Wagner & Smith. 1996 College Textbook - Post-and-Beam Construction

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