Renovations can often be complicated, with endless possibilities that require expert problem-solving and patience. But when the finished product hits that sweet spot of respecting the structure’s history while showcasing the homeowners’ personality, the reward far outweighs any temporary discomfort. … Continue reading →

Residential Folly Cove Principal Nicola Manganello of Nicola’s Home believes the landscape is an integral part of a project’s overall design, so she designed both this waterfront spec house and its landscape simultaneously. The goal was to create a family-friendly … Continue reading →

On winter weekends, Erica and Randall Palm rise in time to take the day’s first lift up Mount Abram. After a few runs, the couple return home to make breakfast for their three sons and, often, Erica’s mom and her … Continue reading →

The coastal property had been in Mark Eldridge’s family for over a century, so when Mark and his wife, Kathie, purchased it in 2004, the vintage cottage was looking a little worse for wear. It had mice, for one thing, … Continue reading →

Residential Modern Farmhouse The size and shape of the buildable lot area, along with the clients’ desire for a prominent entry and hidden garage, contributed to the bent shape of this residence. The owners wanted a comfortable home that would … Continue reading →

When the current owners of this house first stumbled upon its oceanfront property in southern Maine, the site was enveloped in a thick fog that erased any sign of the sea. Despite not being able to lay eyes on the … Continue reading →

A few years ago, a Maryland-based couple started looking for a home in Maine. Their youngest daughter was living in Portland, newly married with a small baby; with three other daughters and a growing flock of grandchildren, they wanted a … Continue reading →

We acknowledge that computers are needed to present data and produce complex construction documents, but the architect’s hand should never become obsolete as a creative tool. Throughout history, some of the most iconic designs have been conceived on a napkin, … Continue reading →

“The texture of experience,” said the artist Willem de Kooning, “is prior to everything else.” Texture, of course, is composed of everything we perceive through our senses: color, light, touch, smell, sound. It is what makes things real to us … Continue reading →

Tearing down a vacation house that has been in one’s family for 60 years, even to build a dream home, can be bittersweet. However, the owners of this waterfront property in Southport made sure to honor the site and its … Continue reading →