Transforming Properties with Timber Frame:
Working in Partnership with Architects

Transforming Properties with Timber Frame:
Working in Partnership with Architects

At Vision Development, we work closely with architects to deliver timber frame solutions that bring ambitious designs to life.

Our recent project in Whitchurch, Hampshire, is a great example. Working alongside Neon Architecture in Newbury, we supplied and installed the timber frame first-floor structure that will transform an existing bungalow into a modern two-storey home.

For architects, timber frame offers a combination of design flexibility, speed and precision, making it an increasingly popular choice for both extensions and new-build homes.

A coordinated approach

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We understand that successful projects rely on close coordination between the architect, structural engineer, timber frame manufacturer and wider construction team. By working collaboratively from an early stage, we can help ensure the timber frame system is designed around the architectural vision, while also considering structural requirements, buildability and the practicalities of installation.

This coordinated approach can help identify potential issues early, simplify construction on site and provide a smoother transition from architectural design to completed structure.

Why architects choose timber frame

Timber frame can offer significant advantages for extensions and new builds, including:

These are photos of the timber frame construction process of creating a new first floor and roof space to the existing bungalow.
Our timber Posi-Metal Web Joists are manufactured in our factory using MiTek systems and installed on site alongside the structural steelwork, also supplied by Vision Development. Together, these components create the new first-floor structure. A 22mm chipboard deck is then installed over the joists, providing a strong, stable and durable floor system.
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Internal load-bearing wall panels support the structural steel at the roof ridge. The steel will be packed out to provide the required fixing point for the new roof rafters, which are secured to the steel using engineered hangers specified by our in-house design and engineering team.
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View from ground level as the new timber frame first floor takes shape. Using a telehandler to lift and position the prefabricated structural panels, the new storey can be erected quickly, demonstrating how timber frame can significantly speed up a bungalow conversion compared with traditional construction methods.
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Whether transforming an existing property or creating a new home from the ground up, timber frame gives architects a versatile construction system that can help turn their designs into reality.

Get in touch...

At Vision Development, we work with architects throughout the design and construction process to develop coordinated timber frame solutions that work for the project, the client and the site.

If you’re an architect looking to work with an experienced timber frame supplier on your next extension or new-build project, speak to Vision Development. We work closely with architects to deliver coordinated timber frame solutions and are proud to have built long-standing relationships with returning architect clients across a wide range of projects

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