The densely wooded inland lot is untouched, offering a blank canvas for master planning. The site’s design includes two axes that maximize solar gain and assist in the distribution of spaces. To balance scale, the program is organized into smaller, … Continue reading →

Sited on a grassy promontory overlooking the ocean, this home blends in with the topography, maintaining a low profile in the landscape. Resting atop a linear knoll that stretches toward the water, the single-story coastal structure’s roof forms follow the … Continue reading →

Harriman is working with Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) and Penquis Child Development to expand EMCC’s Early Childhood Education Center at its Katahdin Higher Education Center in East Millinocket, currently the only higher education facility in northern Penobscot County. The … Continue reading →

A thorough study of views, sight lines, and spatial adjacencies provides this Peaks Island house with striking views of Casco Bay from nearly every space. The house prudently takes advantage of southern exposure and passive solar design concepts. The central … Continue reading →

The driving idea behind this seasonal house is departure: from a ubiquitously connected life, from a typical experience of living, and from an assumed comfort. By rearranging and reinterpreting these elements, the resulting dwelling supports a heightened awareness of one’s … Continue reading →

A young family that has been camping on this small island for years is ready to build a permanent summer cottage where they can create new memories. It will be a seasonal home, but the structure must withstand harsh Maine … Continue reading →

Originally planned as a second-floor addition and renovation to an existing Cape-style house, this entirely new construction on piers boasts a nearly 360-degree view of the surrounding coastline. A focus on traditional, natural finishes drove the materials selection for both … Continue reading →

Nestled into the woods, this cottage is designed to capitalize on the site’s serene, natural landscape and water beyond. The clients, who have worked with Knickerbocker Group on three previous projects, will host their daughter’s wedding on the family site … Continue reading →

Set high along the northern ridge of Hanalei Valley, where the river enters the bay, this modestly sized lot posed contending opportunities and challenges. It is part of a high-end subdivision on Kauai’s North Shore. The client’s desire to create … Continue reading →