Winding Way | Structural Framing and Concrete
Winding Way is a custom residential project designed by Wallace Cunningham, an architect recognized for creating highly refined modern residences where precision, proportion, and detailing are fundamental to the architectural experience. The project incorporated complex structural conditions and demanding architectural requirements that required close coordination between design, engineering, fabrication, and construction teams throughout execution.
T.R. Wurster Construction contributed to the realization of the residence through the execution of wood framing, steel framing, structural steel installation, and concrete work. The scope involved translating highly detailed architectural concepts into buildable structural solutions while maintaining the clarity and precision of the original design intent.
Complex Structural Coordination
The project required the careful integration of concrete, steel, and wood framing systems, with many architectural features relying on the precise alignment of multiple structural elements. Conditions that appear simple and effortless in the completed residence often required significant planning, coordination, and craftsmanship behind the scenes.
Throughout construction, TRW worked closely with the project team to interpret complex details, coordinate structural systems, and execute framing conditions that supported the architect’s vision. Tight tolerances and intricate material transitions demanded a disciplined approach to layout, sequencing, and field execution.
Precision in Execution
Many of the residence’s defining architectural elements depended upon crisp lines, clean intersections, and carefully controlled structural relationships. Achieving these results required a high level of accuracy throughout fabrication and installation, ensuring that structural components supported both the engineering requirements and the aesthetic goals of the project.
The successful integration of wood framing, structural steel, and concrete systems established the framework necessary to realize the refined architectural expression for which Wallace Cunningham’s work is known.
Project Scope:
• Wood Framing
• Steel Framing
• Structural Steel Installation
• Concrete Installation
The TRW Standard
Winding Way reflects T.R. Wurster Construction's ability to execute complex structural work in support of ambitious architectural design. Through careful coordination, technical problem solving, and a commitment to craftsmanship, TRW helped transform challenging structural concepts into precise construction solutions while preserving the integrity of the architectural vision.
