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 slope’s profile. The house is divided into two main volumes linked by a glass connector that, upon approach, frames a view through the building, down the landscape, and out to the water beyond.

The residence organizes itself along two axes: the primary central axis for the main, open-plan living spaces and a secondary axis for bedrooms and private spaces that migrate to the periphery. The home’s exterior materials are a muted palette featuring natural wood, weathering metal, and stone that draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape. Like all of OPAL’s projects, the residence will be constructed using Passive House principles and detailing, including superinsulation, triple-glazed window and door systems, energy recovery ventilation, and renewable energy generation.

Location: Southwest Harbor
Architect: OPAL
Construction Start: 2025
Construction Complete: 2026