Words to Wonder Process
It begins with words, a place, and a budget. We have over 20 years of experience using the words of people to create inspiring spaces in Maine's rugged landscape.
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Buildings Cost Money
Anticipating a suitable budget for buildings in Maine. Optimizing value for every construction dollar.
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Information to help you understand the Value of hiring an Architect.
Learn MoreThe Color of Light
The color of light is oddly about temperature
Learn MoreTuned To the Terrain
What draws you to a place? It is a foundational question to ask as we develop a home. Water views, forest, topography, exposure to sun, walkable to town, great yard for kids to play, old growth trees, big view, wild understory?
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On an already peaceful spring morning, with the air crisp and the water still, a hot air balloon floats slowly into view. It is completely silent. It's movement effortless. For 10 minutes as it gently tracks across the sky, hovering in plane with the lake, I notice a calm within me that begs to be understood. When it disappears beyond the trees the calm is gone.
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For us, 'barefoot living' means a place where access is easy, and your senses are heightened to the uniqueness of a place.
Learn MoreMaterials Matter
Thinking about materials and their effects on our surroundings.
Learn MoreThe Long Life of Good Design
Considering reuse in the design of buildings.
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Materials, geometry, windows, natural light, colors, texture, furniture, lighting, landscaping, detail… These elements are the palette that outline our living environments. Check out the 'Ideabooks' section of my Houzz profile to browse some beautiful residential spaces.
Learn MoreA Simple Place
There is something magical here. This is the image of a remote cottage in Norway designed by Snohetta. It takes its shape and material from the land.
Learn MoreDesigning On The Water
Maine is Vacationland. When I think of a vacation, my dreams always include water somewhere in the scene. Maybe you’re like me. Maine has hundreds of clear water lakes across the state and as much saltwater coastline as the much longer state of California. If you have waterfront property in this state or somewhere else, treasure it. Your quality of life for the time you spend there, is high.
Learn MoreRenovating A Waterfront Cottage
This published article is about the design process for a waterfront cottage renovation on Mousam Lake in southern Maine. It appeared in a print-only New England periodical called, Place…In the Making.
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