The original home on this site was destroyed during the January 2024 storms despite being a seemingly safe distance away from the ocean. Given its extraordinary views and location on the midcoast, the clients wanted to rebuild but didn’t want … Continue reading →

From the outset, the homeowners of Sylvan Hill envisioned a high-performance home rooted in Maine’s architectural vernacular, blending historic charm with modern sustainability. They hold a deep appreciation for summers spent outdoors, so the landscape design naturally became a central … Continue reading →

Located in the charming fishing village of Port Clyde, the project aims to enlarge an existing 800-square-foot seaside cottage that was built in the 1930s. The addition will provide expanded living space while maximizing the panoramic views of the neighbor- … Continue reading →

Designed for avid hikers who cherish the Mount Desert Island landscape, this home sits just steps from a favorite trailhead at the edge of Acadia National Park. Nestled against the site’s heart, a weathered granite outcrop, the residence embraces its … Continue reading →

The timber frame structure forms a large central volume open across all floors that houses a pickleball court with upper mezzanines at each end of the barn. This layout required a narrow connector to facilitate circulation between the mezzanines. Made … Continue reading →

Set on the site of a formerly neglected building adjacent to their current office and the popular Lil’s Cafe in Kittery Foreside, this new structure will serve as architecture and design firm Winter Holben’s new studio, a contemporary gallery, a … Continue reading →

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 →