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A man sits by an outdoor fire pit near a modern house by Maine homebuilders as a woman holds a child and drink, with wooden chairs and a cozy living room visible inside.
A modern wooden house with large windows, designed by Maine homebuilders, sits among green and autumn trees, framed by red leaves in the foreground.
A modern wooden house with large windows is illuminated at dusk, surrounded by grass and a few trees—a stunning example by Maine homebuilders under a clear evening sky.
A woman prepares food at a kitchen island while a small child sits nearby, showcasing the modern design-build style found in many homes in Maine.
A modern kitchen with wooden beams, designed by an architect, where two adults prepare food and a child sits in a high chair as sunlight streams through large windows.

Project Details

Design Team

Woodhull

Build Team

Woodhull

Company 19

Awards

AIA Maine Design Awards 2016

Location

York, Maine

Photography

Trent Bell

Services

Architecture
Construction

Eyes to the future.

To emphasize the home’s connection to the land, the owners made a conscious effort to limit square footage. This also controlled cost and future energy. Every corner of this 1,100-square-foot home was designed with its future purpose and ecological impact in mind.

Keeping it local.

Materials were carefully considered so they could be repurposed sustainably. On the exterior, Maine-milled white cedar siding was left unfinished, reducing cost, carbon footprint, and the need for future maintenance. Over time, it has weathered to a beautiful silver grey and stands out against the home’s natural landscape. Inside, locally sourced hemlock supports the second floor while adding warmth and a lived-in feel. A carefully designed solar shade was added for sun protection in the summer while allowing enough sunlight for warmth in the winter. A simple layout enhances openness throughout the kitchen, dining, and living rooms, maintaining flow and connection.

A person wearing black pants and black shoes walks upstairs on a modern, design-build wooden staircase with metal railings, viewed from below.
An architect slices apples on a wooden kitchen counter, with a towel and bowl nearby. A child sits in the background, slightly out of focus.
A woman stands at a kitchen counter with a partially cut apple, looking toward a young child in the background of their design-build home in Maine.
A woman with blonde hair sits on a staircase in a bright, sunlit interior, reflecting the inviting charm often crafted by Maine homebuilders.

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