Tree Canopy House
- Location: Peak District
- Client: Private
- Services: Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
- Architect: Fox-Groves Architecture
Set on the edge of the Peak District, this self-build replacement dwelling faced significant site constraints—including 3.5T limited access. Our solution? A platform timber frame, pre-fabricated by a local joiner and delivered via pickup and trailer for seamless on-site assembly. By designing for buildability, we enabled the installation of European spruce glulam portal frames—creating a stunning 5m vaulted living space—without the need for a crane. Precision-detailed timber box beams allowed for cantilevered corner glazing and entrance canopies, delivering both elegance and efficiency. Tree Canopy House demonstrates timber framing offers exceptional flexibility for challenging sites.
Key features
- Designing for re-use; demolition rubble used in site regarding and landscaping.
- Designing for buildability; no cranes used to erect structure.
- Timber Engineering: Entirely framed timber structure comprising of Engineering Timber portal frames, cantilever ply web box beams and platform timber framing
Status: Completed 2024
Value: Undisclosed