Royal River House – Efficient Single-Story Home by Briburn, Maine
An energy efficient single-story home with detached garage + a separate artist’s studio, all capable of reaching net zero energy goals.
Maine houses
Binnacle Hill Residence / Whitten Architects
Near Goose Rocks Beach, Binnacle Hill is a wooded neighborhood with large ledge outcroppings and winding drives developed by Geoff Bowley of Kennebunk-based Bowley Builders. Having collaborated with Bowley on projects in the past, we were excited…
Sky Apple House / Whitten Architects
With its sandy shore and tight neighborhood fabric, Higgins Beach is a family-oriented beach town and a year-round surfing destination. Located in Scarborough, the town sits just south of Portland, offering easy access to city amenities with…
Retreat on a Pond’s Edge / Elliott Architects
Access to the residence is via a winding gravel road, through dense forest with occasional glimpses of the pond. Arriving at a small parking area, the house remains hidden behind a stand of spruce.
Rockbound Park House / Kaplan Thompson Architects
The interior of the main house has an open kitchen and living space, with a getaway loft that provides a distant glimpse of the water, and a wood stove that reduces the energy load and warms up…
Peaks Island Cottage / Whitten Architects
Peaks Island, like much of Maine, is a place of dynamic contrasts. An island in Casco Bay, Peaks is accessible only by ferry and yet is a vibrant neighborhood of Portland, the state’s largest city. Home to…
Island View Cottage / Whitten Architects
Twenty years ago, Whitten Architects designed a home for a family on a 100-acre coastal farm in the town of Yarmouth. In 2017, we returned to the site to design a cottage for the next generation of…
Englishman Bay Retreat, Maine / Whitten Architects
North of Acadia National Park, Englishman Bay is known for its rocky, rugged coastline and pristine natural landscape. An undulating shoreline made up of protected coves and calm waters makes this Downeast area a favorite among sailors and kayakers.
Pleasant Lake Camp, Western Maine / Whitten Architects
The Lakes and Mountains region in Western Maine is made up of majestic mountain ranges, hundreds of pristine glacial lakes, and historic towns. An hour north of Portland, and home to Maine’s ski resorts, the region is…