This is not your typical oceanfront home. The decor is not in seaside hues, nor is the upholstery striped. There are no nautical flags on the pillows. Placid harbor scenes in watercolors, and violent crashing ocean waves in oils are … Continue reading →

Beginning in the 1910s, many popular publications peddled “ready-cut” kit homes tailor-made for the American dream. Emblematic of American ingenuity at its best, these homes were economical, ordered by mail, and conveyed in boxcars across the land to first-home buyers … Continue reading →

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 →