Vermont Timber Works constructed a frame for the Centennial Senior Center in Concord, NH. The building is now the Concord Christian Academy. The project features douglas fir timbers with steel joinery. We worked with Hutter Construction and SW&C Engineering on this project.
The Girder Truss used in this design is a classic structural truss that you more commonly see in metal than in wood. While the girder truss is practical and industrial, in this building it feels beautiful and modern and raises the ceiling to give the building ample space for large windows to let in tons of light.
All of our frames are handcrafted to meet exact project requirements, and we enjoy working with our clients to make sure the details – from design to finish – are just right.
If you like this timber frame or have timber work questions, we invite you to get in contact or ask an expert!
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The Exterior of the Concord Christian Academy.
The interior of the Concord Christian Academy, featuring the cathedral ceiling and tall stone fireplace.
The Concord Christian Academy features timber girder trusses with steel plates.
The Concord Christian Academy features a tall stone fireplace and girder trusses with steel plates.
The upper level of the Concord Christian Academy features girder trusses and wooden posts.
On the first floor of the Concord Christian Academy, there's an overhang that features timber beams with custom scrolls.
The custom scrolls on rafter beams in the Concord Christian Academy.
The first floor of the Concord Christian Academy.
The cafeteria/Dining area featuring wood posts and beams in the Concord Christian Academy.
The upper level of the Concord Christian Academy that overlooks the cafeteria area.
Girder trusses with steel plates.
A detailed look at the timber girder trusses with steel plates.
Girder trusses with steel plates that support the elevated ceiling in the Concord Christian Academy.
Girder trusses and tall windows in the Concord Christian Academy.
A profile of a girder truss.
Girder trusses with steel plates and a tall stone fireplace.
A classroom in the Concord Christian Academy.
A classroom with timber trusses with steel plates.
Detailed view of the heavy timber truss and the beam system in a classroom in the Concord Christian Academy.
A timber truss with steel joinery in a classroom.
A rounded timber framed classroom with wood beams.
A rounded timber framed class room with trusses and beams.
A large timber truss with steel plates in a classroom.
An interesting ceiling truss system in a classroom in the Concord Christian Academy.
Girder Trusses with Steel Joinery
