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A modern white house by a Maine architect sits in a wooded area, featuring large glass doors and red Adirondack chairs on the porch.
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Forever Home

Modern house by Maine homebuilders with light wood siding, metal roof, red entry posts, large windows, a bicycle outside, and nestled among trees.
A bright red Adirondack chair sits on a light wooden deck designed by a Maine architect, next to a modern house with red posts, surrounded by lush green trees.
Close-up top view of a marble-topped table and gray chair with a metal bolt, set on wood floors—perfect inspiration for design-build projects by Maine homebuilders.
A bright hallway with large windows, a wooden bench, shoes on the floor, and a gallery wall—designed with the touch of Maine homebuilders and an expert architect.
An older woman cooks in a bright kitchen with gray cabinets, designed by a Maine architect, while a black dog stands by an open door looking out at greenery.

Project Details

DESIGN TEAM

Caleb Johnson
Cat Sumislaski
David Duncan Morris

BUILD TEAM

Chip Emmons
Coleman Motley
Peter Floeckher
Maslen Flett
Matthew Gilbert

Company 19: John Haskell

MILLWORK TEAM

Woodhull

LOCATION

Biddeford, Maine

PHOTOGRAPHY

Trent Bell

SERVICES

Architecture
Construction
Millwork
Interiors

Coming home.

When a pair of pastors who spent their lives traveling from one home to the next was ready for their forever spot, they wanted a comfortable, one-story space that could accommodate their lifestyle. Everything was designed to evolve with the owners, so as the home aged, it would feel and function the same as the day they walked in.

Keep it simple.

The 2,200-square-foot home prioritizes flow with minimal interruptions between rooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows help keep an airy, open feel and invite the landscape in as part of the experience. A simple, clean interior maintains the focus on openness and acts as a canvas for the couple’s art and family heirlooms. Initially a smaller vision, the design expanded into a home that realizes both current and future needs. While the construction phase called for patience, with open communication and close partnership, the end result was just as they imagined.

An older man sits in a red armchair by a window, reading and thinking in a space designed by a Maine architect, surrounded by bookshelves and a small table with a flower vase.
A small wooden table with a glass sphere stands against a white shiplap wall, beneath a framed snowy landscape—a scene inspired by homes in Maine and their serene beauty.
A bright hallway with large windows, a wooden bench, shoes on the floor, and a gallery wall—designed with the touch of Maine homebuilders and an expert architect.
A bright bedroom by Maine homebuilders features a wooden bed, white bedding, beige pillows, a side table, large windows, and a painting of houses above the bed.

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