Set high along the northern ridge of Hanalei Valley, where the river enters the bay, this modestly sized lot posed contending opportunities and challenges. It is part of a high-end subdivision on Kauai’s North Shore. The client’s desire to create … Continue reading →

Surrounded by white birch, pine trees, and rolling topography, a quiet site offers filtered views of Lake Winnipesaukee’s rocky shore. Once home to the Abenaki people, Lake Winnipesaukee was named after its woven structure of water among islands. The site … Continue reading →

On over four and a half acres abutting a small lake in Maine, a family camp hosted decades of summer gatherings and long-distance reunions. But as friendships multiplied and new generations arrived, Kaplan Thompson Architects’ clients found they had outgrown … Continue reading →

Beachhead can signify high ground, a commanding view, and a state of mind. This home sits atop a coastal ledge with adjacent access to the shore and a commanding view of the Atlantic. Connections from inside the house to the … Continue reading →

For a Jessie Carroll Architect project in Cumberland, nothing says home like a porch. A porch is a timeless accessory with classic New England appeal. As a literal threshold to the landscape, it has the potential to add not only … Continue reading →

From the western Maine mountains to the rocky shores of Matinicus Island, you can find numerous timber-framed homes and barns designed and built by Houses and Barns by John Libby over the past half century. Combining New England vernacular with … Continue reading →

Simons Architects is working with the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor on a new addition to its historic 1911 building. The addition is the third phase of a four-phase plan for growth dating back to 2015, reflecting the library’s … Continue reading →

Schools are at the heart of what make communities thrive and prosper. The Harriman Pre K–12 Education Studio works closely with educators and communities across northern New England to cultivate learning through inspiring environments built on emerging best practices in … Continue reading →

This new gambrel shingle-style house, nestled in a cove looking out toward Little Deer Isle over Eggemoggin Reach, is infused with Downeast charm. The large cottage windows, diamond-patterned stained glass, and expansive trifold glass doors are just a few features … Continue reading →