A “forest” of wooden latticework inside Notre Dame Cathedral fueled the fire that consumed the iconic church. The medieval roof structure “has been lost,” according to Monsignor Patrick Chauvet, the ...

Proposal for the Roof of the Málaga Cathedral. Image Courtesy of Marina Uno Arquitectos Driven by Renaissance influences, the cathedral began construction in 1528. Since then, it has experienced ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. The process of timber framing is rooted in simplicity, yet its mastery requires exceptional skill and craftsmanship. Unique chisels and axes are employed ...

Normally, modern contractors don’t aspire to using medieval techniques and materials. For Will Wallace-Gusakov, doing so was the career opportunity of a lifetime. The 39-year-old carpenter from ...