Perched on Maryland’s Potomac River directly across from historic Mount Vernon, the Mount Vernon View House by Wiedemann Architects embraces its extraordinary setting while preserving the treasured view shed. The design team balanced the client’s desire for…
Nestled on a narrow peninsula, the Morris Cove guest house by Bates Masi + Architects transforms a family’s love for their waterfront site into a sustainable, experiential retreat. Not only does this design celebrate spectacular views, but…
Cremorne Waterfront Residence by Studio Minosa is a five-level sanctuary perched on the idyllic Cremorne waterfront. This residence masterfully balances sophistication with livability, celebrating light, landscape, and life.
The program called for a three-bedroom retreat house of modest scale and budget for a family of four, including two young children. We were able accommodate the program within the limited footprint by utilizing a generous allowable…
A family home on the water, the owners wanted a house that would encourage creating and viewing art; connecting with nature, friends and family.
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…
Beginning with an outdated 1962 split-level beachfront house, the challenge for this remodel involved the transformation and recycling of the original 1960s split-level house into a home that’s connected to its location.
This beautiful, south facing, ten-acre site on Useless Bay sits at the southern end of Whidbey Island. The clients wanted a home to accommodate large groups of friends and family
Outward Bound, a recently renovated waterfront retreat located on Orcas Island in Washington State designed by the Seattle-based firm Heliotrope Architects. In updating the interior and exterior, the design firm opened up the home to scenic water…
