Lasting Impressions – Oak of kings, conquest and modern design
The history of oak in architecture is traceable to the impressive double hammer-beam roof of Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster, London – made in 1393 by master carpenter Hugh Herland, using 660 tonnes of the wood.
Natural timber boarding was used for the roof and walls of this house in Norfolk evoking the traditional construction of local windmills, boat houses and boat building of the Broads.
This long, low, oak-framed structure relates to the medieval tradition of transitory timber buildings, such as pentices walkway, oriels and it makes extensive use of oak and timber-framed galleries.