This modern floating home over the water was designed by Elliott Architects, located in Surry, a quaint and cozy town nestled at the tip of Patten Bay, Maine. This house defines the edge of a precipitous embankment, one that drops steeply down to Blue Hill Bay. The environment, though bold, is extremely fragile and heavily susceptible to erosion.
Anchored by a series of piers pinned to a ledge beneath the beach, the dwelling is elevated above the ground and flood plain, enabling the terrain to be stabilized below. A series of seawalls define a terrace while providing a means of adjusting the inclination of the bank. Continue below to see the rest of this amazing home along with floor plans!
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Elliott Architects GENERAL CONTRACTOR MK Purvis Construction STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Becker Structural LANDSCAPE DESIGN Michael Boucher LIGHTING DESIGN Peter Knuppel
The volume of the house was limited by zoning regulations, which led to a bipartite massing aimed at distributing the majority of the volume to the main living area overlooking the water.
What We Love: This home provides a relaxing living environment for its inhabitants with an array of outdoor recreational activities. Light-flooded living spaces feel bright and airy while capturing peaceful views of the sea. We are loving the overall concept of this home, providing a unique living experience for its occupants while being sheltered by a beautiful bay.
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From inside, unobstructed views are achieved through floor-to-ceiling glass, allowing the expanse of the bay to act as a backdrop to the activity inside. At high tide, the water comes under the house providing a sense that one is floating above the sea and creating a feeling of tranquility in the space above.
In the main living area, the roof is pitched to the south to bring natural light into the house, concurrently providing passive ventilation through high clerestory windows. The clerestory, along with skylights, large operable doors, and windows at the floor level, enables the dwelling to remain cool without air conditioning.
A set of stone steps from the terrace below the house descends to the beach and into the water at high tide, creating an immediate immersion into the sea.
PHOTOGRAPHER Trent Bell Photography
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