Every year since 2019—and alternate years before that, since 1983—the Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Maine) has awarded Maine-based architects and firms for their excellent work here and around the world. This year a Wyoming-based jury … Continue reading
This month’s expert is Mike Keegan, owner at Keegan Construction Q. What makes Keegan Construction different from other builders? A. We like to work with our customers daily. They have full access to all the documents, the specs, various options, … Continue reading
What is the difference between high gloss and lacquer, if there is one? There are two major differences between high gloss and lacquer: sheen and process. While both are glossy, reflective sheens, lacquer portrays an almost glasslike finish (think of … Continue reading
My father, who worked in real estate, always had a gold Cross pen in his left shirt pocket. I learned at a young age that the type of pen you carry makes a statement. Like most kids in the ’80s … Continue reading
“This house was a gut renovation. The living room pictured here was all drywall before we went in and created the paneling. We came into the space and thought, what is needed? And we went from there, making it up … Continue reading
It may be months before peaches appear at farmstands, but spring blossoms have us daydreaming about all the pretty pastel colors, especially pale peaches. Named for the fruit, peach is a tint of orange, but it is closer in color … Continue reading
“This kitchen was part of a house renovation that included building two additions onto the original structure. When I met with the client, she showed me a one-off saltshaker that she owns; she wanted to use the tableware as the … Continue reading
In a step toward addressing the growing affordable housing shortage in Maine, the UNIVERSITY OF MAINE ADVANCED STRUCTURES AND COMPOSITES CENTER (ASCC) has unveiled the BIOHOME3D, a 3D-printed house made from recycled forest materials. Created in partnership with MAINE HOUSING … Continue reading
For millions of people across the globe, morning means one thing: coffee. Whether you prefer a classic cappuccino, a cold brew with cream, or a straight shot of espresso (talk about a wake-up call), these 12 expertly-designed products are guaranteed … Continue reading
It’s no secret that one of the most popular (and enigmatic) items to design is the chair. Take a look at the numerous design lessons MH+D editor Danielle Devine has written over the years: of the 45 articles published, 10 … Continue reading
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