Will’s Shed is the newest addition to campus at the Tippet Rise Art Center. It was designed and constructed to provide a covered dining area for approximately 150 guests. The intention of this pavilion was to be as open to the site as possible, while providing shade from the hot summer sun and protection against sudden wind and rain. Two sides of the pavilion are outfitted with glass sectional garage doors which can be brought down in inclement weather for protection without blocking the view.
Gunnstock Timber Frames was responsible for the architectural design, timber frame construction, and design and fabrication of all the tables and benches for the dining area.
The timber frame was constructed out of Douglas Fir, and the structure will be clad in cedar board and batten with a rusted weathering steel corrugated roof.
The Olivier Barn is the main feature of the Cottonwood Site at the Tippet Rise Art Center in Fishtail, Montana. It is a visitor's first stop upon entering the 10.260 acre sculpture park and classical music center. The barn houses a 150 seat concert hall clad completely in Western Larch, a visitor center displaying works of artists such as Mark DiSuvaro, audio and visual control rooms and a recording studio.
The LEED Gold building and timber frame were designed by Gunnstock Timber Frames and the timber was engineered by FireTower Engineered Timber. The frame is constructed entirely of Western Larch.
The Stillwater Residence was designed and constructed by Gunnstock Timber Frames to serve as artist housing for the Tippet Rise Art Center in Fishtail, Montana. The two bedroom residence boasts a generous kitchen and gathering space intended to promote collaboration among musicians, artists and members of the Tippet Rise community.
The Timber Frame uses traditional mortise and tenon joinery and is crafted out of Western Larch harveted from Idaho and Western Montana.
We wrapped the frame in Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) to both provide a tightly insulated shell and to meet an expedited construction schedule.
Interiors decorated by Cynthia Waters Interiors, LLC.
Photo credits: Taylor Leigh Fraser
Artist: Stephen Talasnik
Satellite #5: Pioneer, 2016
Yellow Cedar and Corten Steel
Tippet Rise Art Center, Fishtail, Montana
Working closely with the artist and a talented structural engineering team from ARUP Engineering in New York, we were tasked with translating an engineered computer model to a real life large scale sculpture.
One of two nearly identical studio residences designed and constructed by Gunnstock Timber Frames to serve as artist housing for the Tippet Rise Art Center.
The Timber Frame uses traditional mortise and tenon joinery and is crafted out of Western Larch harveted from Idaho and Western Montana.
We wrapped the frame in Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) to both provide a tightly insulated shell and to meet an expedited construction schedule.
Interiors decorated by Cynthia Waters Interiors, LLC.
Photo credits: Taylor Leigh Fraser
The Tiara is a portable acoustic shell erected on the grounds of the Tippet Rise Art Center. Conceptualized by WIllem Boning and Alban Bassuet of ARUP Engineers, the shell is intended to reflect the sound from the stage to the audience without impeding their view of the incredible scenery. We worked with ARUP and Fire Tower Engineered Timber to develop the construction strategy, relying heavily on a shared computer model, then we created the shop drawings and fabricated all of the pieces in our shop, and have assembled the structure three times in various locations.
We have done numerous projects at this residence over the years and its always a pleasure to be invited back to work with great clients. We started with the cedar timber structure for the outdoor dining area, referred to as "The Outback", then returned to add a pergola over the outdoor kitchen, back entry, and most recently the addition of a timber entry on the front of the home.
This 7,000 square foot home was designed to make use of and expand upon an existing foundation. The home is what we call a hybrid home, using a combination of timber frame and structural insulated panels (SIPs) for the structure. We prioritized timber elements to the spaces with the greatest impact such as the kitchen, great room, master bedroom and wrap around porches.
This frame was constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery and was crafted from what is referred to as "white woods"; Sitka Spruce, Hemlock and Western White Fir.
This small project was the addition of a pergola to a beautiful residence designed by Lee Designs, LLC. We worked with the architect to design something simple and complimentary to the style of the home. We used Western Red Cedar because of its durability as an exterior wood and beautiful warm tones.
Engineered by FireTower Engineered Timber in Rhode Island and fabricated by FraserWood in British Columbia using a CNC machine, Gunnstock Timber Frames installed this frame in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. This project was to renovate and expand the existing Stevens Point Country Club.
The greatest challenge was getting these substantial wood trusses slid in and installed under an existing roof structure. We really enjoy a challenge and found that a pair of 120-ton cranes did the trick.
