This month’s expert is Ernie Stanhope, owner at Embers Stoves & Fireplaces Q. What are the benefits to working with a family-owned business for stove and fireplace installation? A. When you come into the store, an owner is always there … Continue reading
Architect Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) is known for his sculptural forms, the most recognizable being the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a symbol of the United States’ westward expansion. Other well-known designs include the TWA Terminal at New York’s JFK Airport … Continue reading
Discipline by Debra Spark Four Way Books Debra Spark’s latest novel weaves together three storylines that illustrate how art connects and transforms those who encounter it. “This novel was inspired, in no small part, by writing for Maine Home+Design for … Continue reading
Maine’s first hotel on a public college campus, aptly named HOTEL URSA—a play on the Ursa Major and Ursa Minor constellations and the University of Maine’s mascot, the black bear—recently opened in Orono. Developed by RADNOR PROPERTY GROUP and investment … Continue reading
International fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, the legendary creative director who breathed life into the house of Chanel after its founder’s death, had an eye for more than just the runway. Outside the design world, Lagerfeld was a passionate collector of … Continue reading
“The client came to us with the intent to build a pool house in their backyard that tied into their existing house and looked like part of the original structure. They brought the idea of a greenhouse/conservatory theme, which ended … Continue reading
It’s always interesting to see what architects dream up when given the opportunity to design for themselves. For Boston-based architect Stewart Roberts, who has been conceiving public spaces, including libraries across New England, for the past three decades, his own … Continue reading
Tom and I are list people,” says Kristin Simon, describing herself and her husband, Tom Simon. “A lot of our friends make fun of us because we have lists for everything.” Why, then, would their search for a second home … Continue reading
As Maine’s definitive design authority, MH+D is thrilled to showcase the winners of the state’s prestigious Design Awards distributed by the Maine chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Maine). The awards, which recognize the incredible talents of Maine-based … Continue reading
“It’s part of our company DNA,” says Wright-Ryan vice president Greg Greenwald. He’s just finished describing a particularly challenging build taking place on a Casco Bay island. The house in question is located on a previously undeveloped site, a rocky … Continue reading
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