Timber Frame Observation Tower Photos

This 24' tall timber frame observation tower we built in Greenwich, CT was a truly unique project. Check out these detailed photos of the completed tower and be sure to watch the video.

  • 24' Timber Frame Observation Tower (Greenwich CT)
    24' Timber Frame Observation Tower (Greenwich CT)
  • Authentic Mortise & Tenon Joinery with Oak Pegs
    Authentic Mortise & Tenon Joinery with Oak Pegs
  • Intricate & Interesting Timber Frame Design
    Intricate & Interesting Timber Frame Design
  • Looking Up at the Viewing Platform
    Looking Up at the Viewing Platform
  • Timber Frame Tower Detail
    Timber Frame Tower Detail
  • Oak Pegs & Steep Braces in the Timber Frame Tower
    Oak Pegs & Steep Braces in the Timber Frame Tower
  • View from Below: Benches in the Viewing Platform
    View from Below: Benches in the Viewing Platform
  • 9' x 10' Viewing Platform from Below
    9' x 10' Viewing Platform from Below
  • Rope Leading up to the Pulley • Cross Braces
    Rope Leading up to the Pulley • Cross Braces
  • 24' Timber Frame Observation Tower (Greenwich CT)
    24' Timber Frame Observation Tower (Greenwich CT)
  • Bench in the Viewing Platform • Black Locust Decking
    Bench in the Viewing Platform • Black Locust Decking
  • Ladder and Trap Door in the Viewing Platform
    Ladder and Trap Door in the Viewing Platform
  • 9' x 10' Viewing Platform
    9' x 10' Viewing Platform
  • 9' x 10' Viewing Platform
    9' x 10' Viewing Platform
  • View of Long Island Sound
    View of Long Island Sound
  • View of New York City
    View of New York City
  • Pulley on top of the Ladder
    Pulley on top of the Ladder
  • Comfortable Bench
    Comfortable Bench
  • Trap Door Open • View Down the Ladder
    Trap Door Open • View Down the Ladder
  • Looking Down the 30-Step Ladder
    Looking Down the 30-Step Ladder
  • Under the Viewing Platform
    Under the Viewing Platform
  • Timber Frame Design • Authentic Joinery
    Timber Frame Design • Authentic Joinery
  • Criss Cross Timbers • Steep Braces
    Criss Cross Timbers • Steep Braces
  • Looking Up the 30-Step Ladder to the Viewing Platform in the Timber Frame Tower
    Looking Up the 30-Step Ladder to the Viewing Platform in the Timber Frame Tower
  • Building the Tower: Setting the Structure
    Building the Tower: Setting the Structure
  • Building the Tower: Setting the Platform
    Building the Tower: Setting the Platform
  • Building the Tower: Complete
    Building the Tower: Complete
  • Building the Tower: Crew
    Building the Tower: Crew

Made of Alaskan yellow cedar glulam timbers—one of the most durable wood species in the world, perfect for the outdoor environment—and locally sourced black locust decking, this timber frame observation tower was a dream come true for our customer in Greenwich, CT. From the top of the 24' tower, you can see Long Island Sound and New York City. Our crew had a ton of fun designing, building, and raising this unique project and we can’t wait for the next one!

Features of the Timber Frame Observation Tower

  • 24' tall structure made of Alaskan yellow cedar glulam timbers
  • 9' x 10' platform with locally sourced black locust decking
  • Powder-coated handcrafted steel railings
  • Built-in benches
  • 30-step ladder
  • Mortise & tenon timber frame joinery

Next Steps

  • 24' Timber Frame Observation Tower (Greenwich CT)
    24' Timber Frame Observation Tower (Greenwich CT)

Posted to Blog: Monday, December 21, 2020