The lower roof is supported in part by a pair of 6-¾" x 19-½" glulam beams (glue-laminated lumber), architectural grade. They will both be clear-finished but otherwise left exposed. The framers whined at me today about how heavy they were...
The east beam, and the 5-¼" square PSL column supporting it. The beams articulate the space below. This beam visually separates the dining space (to the left) from the living space to the right).