Castine House

This Castine, Maine home was inspired both by the vernacular simplicity of coastal fisherman cottages as well as the grander, symmetrical proportions of the historic Federal homes located on the other side of town. Having lived on the property for a number of years before deciding to build a new home, the clients had strong of ideas of how they wanted to the house to overlook the water. Upon approaching the house, one catches views of Penobscot Bay framed by the Main House and Garage, as well as through the generously sized windows which are aligned throughout the house. Once inside, spaces embrace the water. The Kitchen and Living Room face the shoreline. An open layout with its carefully placed windows and doors highlight expansive water views. Simplicity and timeless materials guided many decisions in the design, as well as passive solar concepts. The wood burning stove, placed against a thick stone wall, allows heat to circulate efficiently, conceptually similar to the organization of the New England salt box.

3,200 square foot Main House with 1,100 square foot Garage