Riverbend House / OPAL Architecture
Riverbend House, designed by OPAL, sits quietly at the end of a wooded lane on a bend of the Bagaduce River in Maine. Resting on a low ridge, the residence captures panoramic views of the waterway, embracing…
OPAL Architecture
OPAL Architecture is a US-based design firm founded in 2008 and relaunched as an independent entity in 2019, committed to creating high-performance, sustainable buildings that emphasize innovation and ecological responsibility. The studio’s approach places a strong focus on material transparency, passive-house design strategies, and buildings that feel both refined and deeply rooted in their landscapes.
Based in Belfast, Maine, the firm works across residential, institutional, and cultural typologies, delivering projects that integrate high thermal comfort, low carbon materials, and thoughtful form-making. Their design process is driven by a close collaboration with clients and builders, aiming to produce architecture that is timeless, health-promoting, and efficient.
LOCATION: Belfast, Maine, USA
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