“Taj’s owner, Sai Guntaka, was working with Optimum Construction on the fit-out when he approached our team to help with the finishes and interior design of the new South Portland space. He wanted to incorporate classic Indian references into the … Continue reading →

“Saddleback was looking to expand dining options on the mountain, and our inspiration was a picnic table in the woods where the ski instructors used to hang out. It was their secret spot with a hidden aspect to it, which … Continue reading →

“We collaborated with our client to customize the built-ins throughout the entire house, which is a Greek Revival residence by Waltman Architectural Design. Typical to many of our design-build projects, the floor plans reflected a built-in layout without any elevations … Continue reading →

“The founders of Bird and Company wanted a fun, sexy, comfortable space for their new Chinese American dumpling and dim sum restaurant, Lucky Cheetah. We aimed to create a space where diners could sit comfortably and get lost in time … Continue reading →

“Our lease in the Portland Public Market was coming to an end, and we knew we didn’t want to renew, so we had been looking for the perfect space for a while. We’ve wanted a restaurant on Middle Street for … Continue reading →

“We see Ocotillo as a sibling restaurant to Terlingua, and we’ve done a lot to build that brand over the years through our use of materiality, space, light, and color. We drew some inspiration from the space itself, formerly occupied … Continue reading →

“The client came to us with the intent to build a pool house in their backyard that tied into their existing house and looked like part of the original structure. They brought the idea of a greenhouse/conservatory theme, which ended … Continue reading →

“Breweries are often heavy and industrial, but with this project we wanted to go in the opposite direction: light, bright, and almost residential. Because of the name—Orange Bike—and owner Tom Ruff’s stylistic preferences, we began thinking about the space as … Continue reading →

The owner of Back Cove Books reached out with one requirement: the mural had to take inspiration from Wes Anderson films. Naturally, I went down a wormhole and watched several of his movies, which are absolutely beautiful. What I love … Continue reading →

Lenora is open from sunrise to well beyond sunset, so it needs to function differently at different times of the day. The space is anchored around a large bar that serves as a welcome station for customers and a spot … Continue reading →