Brigehouse by Robert J. Neylan Architects
Sited along Lake Michigan, the Brigehouse rises above the dunes and forests which enclose it on all sides to peer out above the natural landscape to the waters beyond.
Sited along Lake Michigan, the Brigehouse rises above the dunes and forests which enclose it on all sides to peer out above the natural landscape to the waters beyond.
Mid-Coast Maine’s Maquoit Bay region encompasses coastal shoreland, upland woods, and contains tranquil Bunganuc Stream. It is a notably diverse habitat that is popular with residents for birdwatching, kayaking, cycling, cross-country skiing, and fishing.
The Downeast Coastal House exceeds its Net-Zero energy consumption goal using a grid-tied ground mounted PV array that power geothermal heat pumps for radiant in-floor heat, high-efficiency appliances and LED lighting.
The intervention in this big house consisted in redefining the major areas by giving them more width and light according to the lifestyle of the new owners. The original house had a classical distribution of spaces, separated according to their functions; with a large living room, a dining room, and a kitchen strictly separated.