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Nantucket Timberframe

Nantucket, Massachusetts
Description

A classic timberframe home on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Cruck timber frame engineering throughout the house, most notably in the massive library with its beautiful curved timbers. Douglas fir timbers accented with wrought iron holdings. The inspiration of the architecture comes from the Bernard Maybeck Arts and Crafts Movement and Craftsman cottage design. Architecture and design collaboration from Scott Wood and Bensonwood.

Details

DESIGN / BUILD
Bensonwood
YEAR
1996
STYLE
Timber Frame, Coastal, Traditional
SIZE
3,000 Sq. Ft.
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2.5
STRUCTURE DETAILS
R35 OB wall
R44 roof
Douglas fir timbers
Custom stairs & doors
AMENITIES
Library
ENERGY DETAILS
Uses passive design strategies seen in the roof and walls.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ron Lynch