![A common Tudor feature often opening to a courtyard](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041279598-ZTNR7C2V1AOG2PUPX1SM/2018_0509-SC-FtStevenson014.jpg)
Stone Archway
Forming a porte-cochere or literally “coach gateway”
![A common Tudor feature often opening to a courtyard](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041279598-ZTNR7C2V1AOG2PUPX1SM/2018_0509-SC-FtStevenson014.jpg)
A common Tudor feature often opening to a courtyard
![The new Limestone is beginning to develop a patina from exposure to the weather](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041325130-9VWQZ4RP0FA80PRJ6027/2018_0509-SC-FtStevenson020.jpg)
The new Limestone is beginning to develop a patina from exposure to the weather
![Naturally worn, recycled cobblestone paving along with the arch and stone walls impart a genuine old-world feel](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041370675-A85RGW1M5OUIQEGKRX9C/2018_0509-SC-FtStevenson022.jpg)
Naturally worn, recycled cobblestone paving along with the arch and stone walls impart a genuine old-world feel
![Overview of the exterior Limestone arch](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041422159-UFQ85Y6PSKSR8HXJY3IG/Alling-+Limestone%2C+Porte-Cochere+3.0-A.jpg)
Overview of the exterior Limestone arch
![Although milling is automated via 3D CAD files, these shop drawings help stonecutters catch mistakes before delivery…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041471618-XFUJILQAC9YIZIIH2E9R/Alling-+Limestone%2C+Porte-Cochere+3.0-B.jpg)
Although milling is automated via 3D CAD files, these shop drawings help stonecutters catch mistakes before delivery…
![and provide a clear understanding to clients, the construction team, and stonemasons performing the installation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041521414-6VQ2FSJJJBZI0H7TEE8M/Alling-+Limestone%2C+Porte-Cochere+3.0-C.jpg)
and provide a clear understanding to clients, the construction team, and stonemasons performing the installation
![Had the segments of the arch been made in one peice (without a separate soffit) the cornerstones would each weigh 785 lbs.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041560356-Y3US4JRIRNML55ONNO7Q/Alling-+Limst.+Anchor+Steel+1.jpg)
Had the segments of the arch been made in one peice (without a separate soffit) the cornerstones would each weigh 785 lbs.
![To accommodate modern building techniques, sequences, and materials, the stone’s weight is suspended from a steel frame](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041591903-0DGENJCFW7KU24KEW357/Alling-+Limst.+Anchor+Steel+3.jpg)
To accommodate modern building techniques, sequences, and materials, the stone’s weight is suspended from a steel frame
![The frame also supports the stone wall above, preventing it from bearing on the arch.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041624543-VQTXPPEALT4VMU2VFJVI/Alling-+Limst.+Anchor+Steel+2.jpg)
The frame also supports the stone wall above, preventing it from bearing on the arch.
![White Oak hammer-beam trusses, full mountain stone walls, and Limestone openings dominate this Tudor style great room](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041678891-3ZO8ZYD03E7TY5QDITHJ/2018_0509-SC-FtStevenson076.jpg)
White Oak hammer-beam trusses, full mountain stone walls, and Limestone openings dominate this Tudor style great room
![2018_0509-SC-FtStevenson072.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041718198-4BYFJ9IV8LAMSNNY15LS/2018_0509-SC-FtStevenson072.jpg)
![Overview of the interior Limestone arch](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041759191-AORV0QKPSHMT5N3ZLUL3/Alling-+Kit-Grt+Rm+Limst.+1+7.15.19+AM.jpg)
Overview of the interior Limestone arch
![Shop drawings of the individual pieces and assemblies](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041824005-H6WEVGX2Y8MZ7P47TMEG/Alling-+Kit-Grt+Rm+Limst.+2.jpg)
Shop drawings of the individual pieces and assemblies
![Alling- Kit-Grt Rm Limst. 3.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041864115-3GD2WTT1E0GQAAJBSKZ5/Alling-+Kit-Grt+Rm+Limst.+3.jpg)
![Overview of the supporting steel structure with split-tail anchors](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041899039-G3X5GW2S8PKJJUWO6LG3/Alling-+Limst.+Anchor+Steel+4.jpg)
Overview of the supporting steel structure with split-tail anchors
![Shop drawings of the steel hanger assembly and buttresses](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584041975826-I7PGCCAXTK6H39JNTMA6/Alling-+Limst.+Anchor+Steel+5.jpg)
Shop drawings of the steel hanger assembly and buttresses
![Recently set arch stones, shimmed into position and supported by the arch buck while curing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584042010336-00TK6EPMJINYOAX41K4Z/CC%27d+Web+Pic%28s%29-159.jpg)
Recently set arch stones, shimmed into position and supported by the arch buck while curing
![Overview of buck construction and placement](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584042047306-0WD6LF3L69EAP3V7FCXP/Alling-+Grt.+Rm.+Arch+Buck+1.jpg)
Overview of buck construction and placement
![The kitchen side, arch stones set and mortar curing. Grouting the joints later, with a soft mix near the surface, prevents edge chipping from compression](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584042085297-REPCY56IZNWF5CU8ODLT/CC%27d+Web+Pic%28s%29-160.jpg)
The kitchen side, arch stones set and mortar curing. Grouting the joints later, with a soft mix near the surface, prevents edge chipping from compression
![Buck plans, how to swing the radius and place cutouts for accessing the mortar joints](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584042110464-PVPKUMGZZQUIDCYO30FI/Alling-+Grt.+Rm.+Arch+Buck+XXX.jpg)
Buck plans, how to swing the radius and place cutouts for accessing the mortar joints
![The remaining plans for building the buck](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584042150463-RS12OEUCTC7HE38T6CFR/Alling-+Grt.+Rm.+Arch+Buck+XX.jpg)
The remaining plans for building the buck
![Alling- Grt. Rm. Arch Buck 4.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584042181098-I421KQ78TKQNZEEYHPN8/Alling-+Grt.+Rm.+Arch+Buck+4.jpg)