This rustic modern cabin retreat was designed by Whitten Architects, nestled on the rocky and rugged coastline of Englishman Bay, Maine. An idyllic seaside setting, this area features protected coves and calm waters, perfect for enjoying sailing and kayaking. The woodsy property offers fond childhood memories of family camping and walking through spruce and birch […]
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Stunning New England farmhouse nestled on woodsy property in Maine
Whitten Architects are responsible for the design of this stunning New England farmhouse nestled on a wooded property in Greater Portland, Maine. Surrounded by old New England stone walls, this two-story residence provides a lifetime home for a beautiful young family of four. The architectural design process included careful site-specific analysis and orientation of the […]
Charming New England cottage with idyllic views over Damariscotta River
Whitten Architects are responsible for the renovation of a dilapidated New England cottage on a stunning property overlooking the Damariscotta River in Boothbay, Maine. This region is known for its quaint seaside village of Boothbay Harbor, rocky coastline and working shipyards. The New York-based owners were enchanted by this property whose eastern river views capture […]
Timber frame barn house gets beautiful renovation in Maine countryside
This beautiful timber frame barn house is the work of Whitten Architects, nestled next to rich conservation land just outside of the downtown of Freeport, Maine. The homeowners were inspired by this property, one has an eye for landscape design, while the other saw plenty of potential in a two-story existing barn on the site. The […]
Gorgeous lakeside getaway in Maine designed to feel like a summer camp
Olson Lewis + Architects designed this breathtaking lakeside getaway as a summer home for a young family, located in Portland, Maine. The peninsula-shaped terrain offered stunning views and easy access to a large lake, perfect for a cottage. The existing cottage on the site was charming but very rustic and the homeowners preferred clean lines […]
Beautifully refreshed seaside home off the rugged coast of Maine
G.P. Schafer Architect completely transformed this stunning modern seaside home nestled on the water’s edge in Brooklin, Maine. The architect stumbled on this home by chance. Waiting too long to secure a summer vacation rental, there weren’t many options. He came across this nondescript near-A-frame—built in 1992 and with almost no architectural character whatsoever—was all […]
Beautiful and inviting farmhouse surrounded by peaceful setting in Maine
Whitten Architects designed this inviting farmhouse for a couple of empty nesters and their golden retriever, located on a picturesque field in Portland, Maine. The project began with a field, a plot of land on a quite road that meanders all the way to the water. Surrounded by an idyllic setting, the vision was a modestly-sized modern […]
Modernized farmhouse provides camp-like refuge on Maine’s jagged coast
This stunning modernized farmhouse retreat was designed by Whitten Architects, located on a 36-acre coastal property overlooking Cape Elizabeth in Scarborough, Maine. This property is ideally situated just 20 minutes south from downtown Portland. The family of four wanted to be not too far from the airport so they could do quick weekend or summer getaways […]
Dreamy seaside getaway on a small island off the coast of Maine
This contemporary seaside getaway was designed by Whitten Architects in collaboration with Belhaakon, LLC located on Littlejohn Island, an island in the town of Yarmouth, Maine. This home created for an active and growing family from Boston, to thoroughly enjoy this tranquil landscape. They requested that their dream retreat be low-impact, with the capability of entertaining family and […]
Off the grid: A compact passive house design in Maine
Designed by Go Logic, this two-story passive house design features a 1,500 square foot bright and airy floor plan, with 238 square feet of covered deck, located in Belfast, Maine. There is a combined kitchen/living/dining space on the first level and three bedrooms with one full bath on the second level (floor plans below). Amenities […]