About Whetstone Designs

Founded in 2006, Whetstone Designs is dedicated to developing quality residential and light commercial timber frame house designs and design packages. Our company has worked with more than 100 clients on projects ranging from simple entry porches to full-frame homes of more that 5,000 square feet. We also have direct experience in the restoration of historical timber frame buildings. We are a flexible, agile company, capable of making your project come together seamlessly.

Our company's promise is to:

  • Provide the highest quality and fullest range of home drawings and designs to complete your project.
  • Offer the greatest level of customization to suit your specific needs.
  • Make your structure come to life with the most convenience possible.
  • Actively utilize the latest innovations in timber frame design and green building practices.
Brice Cochran
About Brice Cochran

Whetstone Designs' founder and principal designer Brice Cochran has been working in the timber frame industry for eight years. At the University of North Carolina he studied Philosophy and Mathematics and is the proud father of two children. Brice is also finishing his own 3,000-square-foot timber frame home near Mountain Rest, SC. He is a member of the Timber Framers Guild and the Timber Frame Business Council. In addition to maverick design skills, he also has plenty of hands-on experience as both a building project manager and a timber frame builder, so always feel free to ask him about any portion of the home building process.


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