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 →

When Woodhull first met with the clients, they said, “Be bold!” After the first design meeting, they told the architects, “Be bolder!” The Woodhull team took them at their word. The sloping site along the rocky coast of Cutler offers … Continue reading →

Settled into the rolling landscape of North Haven, this design is for a compact dwelling where one can soak in the ever-changing view of the rugged coastline. The architecture is intended to sit quietly, letting the landscape be the most … Continue reading →

A sandy dirt road winding through a magical little forest on the coast brings visitors to the property. Glimpses of Casco Bay appear, then the site opens up, presenting nearly 180-degree views of the water. The house has an extensive … Continue reading →

This 1,800-square-foot home is nestled at the base of Mount Abram. It is being built as a vacation home for a Maine couple who are avid skiers and mountain bikers. The clients’ two main goals for the design were to … Continue reading →

A wild cliff that appears to be made of massive floating boulders carpeted in ferns and moss is the setting for a camp that feels a century old. The design goal was to build a fireplace that would also enable … Continue reading →

The residence, located in Bath, consists of three structures. The entrance, set between the garage and the guesthouse, is a covered bridge hovering above the grade to the upper level of the 1,000-square-foot main house (plus its 800-square-foot basement). As … Continue reading →