Summer Retreat in Maine: Three Identical Cabins Connected by a Deck

Summer Retreat in Maine / GO Logic Architecture

Project: Summer Retreat in Maine
Project architect: GO Logic – Riley Prat
General contractor: CW Conway and Sons, Vinalhaven, ME
House square footage: 890 sq.ft. / Beds 2. Balls 2
Mechanical Systems: Preway fireplace, electric resistance heating in bathrooms,
Domestic hot water: Electric, on-demand hot water heater
Location: Vinalhaven, Maine
Photography: Trent Bell

Little House On The Ferry is a summer retreat composed of a group of cabins designed by GO Logic in Vinalhaven, Maine, USA.

CLT’s were utilized as a construction solution for a seasonal residence that can be applied to remote locations, including the many beautiful and difficult-to-access islands off the coast of Maine. Little House on the Ferry is seasonal guesthouse comprised of three micro cabins connected by a web of outdoor decks on Vinalhaven, a historic island off the coast of Maine in Penobscot Bay.

Summer Retreat in Maine / GO Logic Architecture

Summer Retreat in Maine / GO Logic Architecture

The small cabins, built utilizing cross-laminated timber panels (CLTs), hover on piers above a former quarry. Floors, walls, and roofs are constructed of cross-laminated timber milled from black spruce and pre-cut to size. This system minimized work on the fragile site, as pieces easily could be assembled in place.

Summer Retreat in Maine / GO Logic Architecture

This summer retreat approach has minimized the impact of the building construction on the delicate recovering vegetation in the quarry. The cabins are comprised of a living and dining cabin and two separate sleeping cabins, each with a bedroom and bathroom. Together, this small cluster creates a series of intimate and private spaces with strong visual connections to the landscape.

living area, fireplace

Summer Retreat in Maine / GO Logic Architecture

view, bedroom

living area

interior, decor

kitchen

bedroom

Summer Retreat in Maine / GO Logic Architecture

Summer Retreat in Maine / GO Logic Architecture

Summer Retreat in Maine / GO Logic Architecture

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