--- title: "Maple Street Design Studio — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/maple-street-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1703159509 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1703159509.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Maple Street Design Studio" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/98a3f3b901238267_3671-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4 Mechanic Street, Suite # 4, Camden, Maine 04843, United States" latitude: 44.2137 longitude: -69.0767 phone: "(207) 236-8400" website: http://www.maplestreetdesignstudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 120 last_updated: 2026-09-15 --- # Maple Street Design Studio Original Houzz profile: [Maple Street Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/maple-street-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1703159509) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Camden, ME - **Serves:** Rockland, Camden, Warren, Rockport, Thomaston, Union, Lincolnville, Hope, Northport, Appleton, Owls Head, Islesboro, Glen Cove, West Rockport - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Online consultation - Offers Custom Work Maple Street Design Studio, located in the beautiful seaside town of Camden Maine, emphasizes the intimate and collaborative process of working with clients to create enduring architecture. Because we’re passionate about our work, we devote the personal attention, focus and energy that each project deserves, no matter the size. We believe that successful communication with the client - and all team members – invariably leads to successful projects. Our strength lies in our diversity of experience, our vision, and our ability to transform challenges into opportunities. We feel that careful attention to detail results in distinctive and diverse design solutions that clearly articulate the client’s vision. Our goal is to work with clients who have the same enthusiasm for the project at hand as we do, to work together to create thoughtful, delightful and exceptional architecture. There are commonly five basic phases to each project, however each project is unique and requires an individual assessment of what is required to bring about a successful conclusion. 1\. Pre-Design Phase 2\. Schematic Design Phase 3\. Design Development Phase 4\. Construction Documents Phase 5\. Bidding & Construction Administration ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Multigenerational Homes - Universal Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Barn Design & Construction - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Rockland - Camden - Warren - Rockport - Thomaston - Union - Lincolnville - Hope - Northport - Appleton - Owls Head - Islesboro - Glen Cove - West Rockport ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 10 million There are three basic fee structures that we employ: a fee based on a percentage of the construction costs, an hourly rate, or a lump-sum. Because each client and project is unique, we try to offer a fee structure that is suited to their individual requirements. Our ambition is to provide the best possible and yet most cost effective service to our clients. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Maple Street Design Studio | | Address | 4 Mechanic Street, Suite \# 4, Camden, Maine 04843, United States | | Phone | (207) 236-8400 | | Website | http://www.maplestreetdesignstudio.com | | Followers on Houzz | 120 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/MapleStreetDesignStudio - Blog — http://www.maplestreetdesignstudio.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Maple Street Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/maple-street-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1703159509) - **Website:** http://www.maplestreetdesignstudio.com - **Phone:** (207) 236-8400 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Maple Street Design Studio is licensed to practice architecture in Maine and Massachusetts. - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Annie & Bill Kirill, Feb. 2018** > We enlisted the design support of Joe Russillo and Maple Street Design Studio seven years ago when we began Phase I of our two-part design/build project. Joe’s Phase I design of our two bedroom, two bath guest cottage and garage was brilliant. He created a bright, airy classic Maine cottage and efficiently maximized every square inch. Aesthetically pleasing in every way! We have loved creating with Joe and have loved living in this beautifully designed space while waiting to build the second phase... our house. > > Phase II is now underway. The outstanding plans Joe designed for our main house are complete and construction has begun. Joe and his team continue to support us by listening thoughtfully, by helping us make wise decisions in order to stay within our budget and by regularly communicating with our build team. Joe has met every deadline and has been readily available to advise us each step of the way. We can’t say enough good things about our experience with Joe Russillo and Maple Street Design Studio. Professionalism at its best. Bravo! **★★★★★ — Jennifer Wayland, Aug. 2017** > We had a small update to a fairly new house (rejiggering the layout of a master suite, adding a wood stove) and it was handled professionally. The attention to detail was sincerely appreciated, and the thoughtfulness about how the layout would work for our specific needs went above and beyond our expectations. Maple Street Design Studio's aesthetic aligns closely with ours and if we ever need design services in the future - this will be our only stop. **★★★★★ — B Cox, Aug. 2017** > Joe Russillo has been my architect for a major renovation from a fishing lodge to a gorgeous contemporary 4 bedroom house in the woods, taking advantage of the amazing water views. The end result is quite spectacular. We have been able to work together well as Joe has responded with creativity and skill to all the sometimes excentric ideas I was sending his way. Joe has a number of contractors he works well with and this too has been an essential payout for me hiring him as my architect. I have been the project manager but Joe has volunteered to follow the progress of his "baby". We just finished the project summer 2017. > Joe has been particularly good for exterior plans of the construction. He has not shyed away from some original ideas and architectural details that have come out spectacular and make my house MINE. **★★★★★ — Karen Sutton, Aug. 2017** > Maple Street Design Studio (Joe Russillo) was with us every step of the way - from beginning plans to post renovation details. Joe was very professional and personable. It seemed very easy for Joe to convert our visions into a drawing and make them real. We truly enjoyed working with Joe and hope to again in the future. **★★★★★ — Robert Dwelley, July 2017** > Joe is simply respectful. He respects our design ideas first and thoughtfully folds his deep experience into the final product. During construction he is again respectful of the building team and develops a cohesiveness that turns out a first rate house. Not to mention that his talent is broad with a comfort in modern and traditional. We feel very fortunate to have his calming energy. **★★★★★ — bradley boyd, Oct. 2016** > We started designing our house addition in early 2008 broke ground in May 2011 and moved in on Valentine's Day 2012. Needless to say, we took our time. Joe was most patient with us and our constant question regarding details. Of course, changes came up and he was ready to draw / re-draw anything - like the roof over the front door. Joe has this quite confidence that carried us through the construction process. > All we get from guests are WOW! **★★★★★ — jbharris13, Jan. 2016** > Working with Maple Street Design Studio, specifically Joe Russillo, made our major home renovation truly awesome! We had a lot of dreams and desires and Joe was great at drawing and incorporating most of them while being equally as good at managing our expectations. He never put his vision above ours, but did offer alternative suggestions to help when he thought something might not work or could be accomplished differently and often better. Despite being over a hundred miles away, Joe was very involved not only in the design but also in the build management process an absolute must for us. He made the whole process less stressful and the end result amazing. Three years later, I still find myself sitting in one room or another, thinking…"I LOVE my house!" **★★★★★ — roserebreast, Dec. 2015** > Thanks to Maple Street Design Studio, we had the house of our dreams built. It was such a great experience to work with Joe Russillo...he truly listened to our every want and incorporated it into our home. We came with ideas and he made it happen. Very professional. Explained pricing and very on target with that too. ## Selected projects - [Owl's Head Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/owl-s-head-cottage-pj-vj~1143684) - Location: Owls Head, ME - Photos: 24 - [Hope Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hope-farm-pj-vj~172218) - Location: Hope, ME - Photos: 27 - Description: A barn-type addition to an existing home, creating a connector that balances the two elements, with a brand new living room and Master Suite. Builder: Seaborn Builders, Hope, Maine. - [Cushing Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cushing-residence-pj-vj~1143735) - Location: Cushing, ME - Photos: 22 - [Waterside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterside-residence-pj-vj~6472639) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 - [Coastal Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-cottage-pj-vj~2724655) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/maple-street-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1703159509) ## Community Q&A **Q: Dining fixture** *(in Photo Questions)* Where to purchase the dining fixture? A: mrtodd, you can find the information for the light fixture here: They are allen+roth fixtures you can find at Lowe's. **Q: Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the manufacturer, style and color of the flooring? A: The flooring is a 5" wide Somerset Country Collection in White Oak Buttercup. It was mechanically distressed and prefinished. **Q: What type of wood floors? Engineered? Solid? Width?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The flooring is a 5" wide Somerset Country Collection in White Oak Buttercup. It was mechanically distressed and prefinished. As for the lighting, the owner purchased the lighting at Lowe's, in the allen+roth collection. This link will direct you to the tag on our other image: **Q: Great looking room. Love the light fixtures! Can you please tell me more about them. Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These light fixtures were purchased by the owner at Lowe's. The allen + roth collection has some great fixtures. I've attached the link on the product tag! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-15.*