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March 1, 2024
Mar
01
2024

Introducing Our Latest Project: Little Hen House

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Our design revitalized a dilapidated island cottage site and resulted in an energy-efficient collection of buildings for living, gathering, and connecting with a small island community in Casco Bay, Maine.
October 30, 2023
Oct
30
2023

Introducing Our Latest Project: The Narrows

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Our design for the Narrows centered around a multi-level design that seamlessly integrates the field with the house.
August 1, 2023
Aug
01
2023

Introducing Our Latest Project: The Overlook

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The Overlook is a ski home in the Sugarloaf region, designed for avid outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy year-round.
June 13, 2023
Jun
13
2023

Our Latest Studio Tool, Morpholio

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Morpholio recently asked us to share how we utilize the app and how it influences our creative process.
May 19, 2023
May
19
2023

The Synergy Between Architects & Landscape Architects

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Three landscape architects we work with regularly answer some questions about their work and its convergence with ours.
February 1, 2023
Feb
01
2023

New Project: Ice Point

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A look at our latest project, Ice Point.
November 25, 2019
Nov
25
2019

Our Team Approach

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The very foundation of our studio approach was built on collaboration.
February 12, 2019
Feb
12
2019

New Project: Pleasant Lake Camp

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A look at our latest project, Pleasant Lake Camp.
January 17, 2019
Jan
17
2019

Site-Specific Design in Practice

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Site-specific design is at the core of what we do at Whitten Architects.
November 28, 2018
Nov
28
2018

New Project: Englishman Bay Retreat

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A look at our latest project, Englishman Bay Retreat.
April 19, 2016
Apr
19
2016

In-Progress Outlook Cottage

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Outlook Cottage in Boothbay Maine, speeding to the finish!
December 23, 2015
Dec
23
2015

Dramatic Imagery of a Coastal Maine Retreat

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Russ Tyson

At Spurwink Retreat, we knew that it would be especially difficult to describe the design of the home and the character of its incredible site with only photos. It deserved more.
December 21, 2015
Dec
21
2015

Reinventing The Farmhouse

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Will Fellis

Grab the current issue of Fine Homebuilding - January 2016, off newsstands, and you'll see an article on Dash Landing Farmhouse!
December 1, 2015
Dec
01
2015

A Sunny Meadow At Bunganuc Woods House

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Russ Tyson

Dark shadows have given way to early morning sun at Bunganuc Woods House.
November 13, 2015
Nov
13
2015

The Real Deal

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Rob Whitten

Design New England and writer Edgar Allen Beem highlight our Dash Landing Farmhouse.
November 10, 2015
Nov
10
2015

A Maine Cottage Transformation

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Russ Tyson

Dramatic before and after images, plus a video, documenting renovations at Higgins Beach Cottage Duo.
March 17, 2015
Mar
17
2015

Bunganuc Woods House Sketches

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Russ Tyson

Take a look at a few design concept sketches for Bunganuc Woods House in Brunswick, Maine.
March 16, 2015
Mar
16
2015

Progress at Great East Lake Camp

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Russ Tyson

Last week, the entire studio was happy to witness some of the dramatic changes taking place at Great East Lake Camp.
February 23, 2015
Feb
23
2015

Cortland Barn - Winter Wrap-Up

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Recent photos of construction wrapping up at the barn.
December 22, 2014
Dec
22
2014

Dash Landing Farmhouse Photographed

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Russ Tyson

We recently received final images of Dash Landing Farmhouse from photographer Rob Karosis. This new home, designed for recent empty nesters, overlooks a beautiful field in Freeport, Maine. Please take a look!
December 18, 2014
Dec
18
2014

Higgins Beach Cottage Duo Underway

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Russ Tyson

Photos of construction progress on Higgins Beach Cottage Duo.
November 11, 2014
Nov
11
2014

Spruce Point Cottage Photographed

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Russ Tyson

We recently received final photography of Spruce Point Cottage from photographer Jonathan Reece. It's fun to look back and compare some of the early concept sketches with Jonathan's images. Please have a look!
October 20, 2014
Oct
20
2014

Spurwink Retreat Open-House

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Russ Tyson

Our clients, at Spurwink Retreat, recently opened their doors to the entire crew that was involved in the design and construction of their home.
July 4, 2014
Jul
04
2014

Oceanfront Cottage in July Issue of Maine Home + Design

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Russ Tyson

Take a look at Sarah Stebbins's article describing Oceanfront Cottage, in the July Issue of Maine Home + Design.
June 27, 2014
Jun
27
2014

Island View Home Photographed

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Rob Whitten

Earlier this week we were happy to have the resulting additions/renovations to Island View Home, documented by photographer Jonathan Reece. It’s definitely fun to look back and compare some of the before pictures, along with our conceptual sketches, to his completed images. Please have a look!
June 12, 2014
Jun
12
2014

Flying Maine Boulders

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Russ Tyson

18-ton native Maine boulders get a lift from Northeast Crane Service.
June 9, 2014
Jun
09
2014

Spurwink Retreat in June

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Russ Tyson

June construction at Spurwink Retreat includes 25-foot tall pitch pines, car size boulders, an 11-foot tall lift, and slide doors.
March 20, 2014
Mar
20
2014

Stonewall Farmhouse Photographs

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Russ Tyson

We recently received photos of Stonewall Farmhouse from photographer Rob Karosis.
March 13, 2014
Mar
13
2014

How well is Dash Landing performing?

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Will Fellis

Come see how Dash Landing's geothermal system is performing and its operating costs.
March 13, 2014
Mar
13
2014

Broad Arrow Farm

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Come see another exiciting project in the Spring 2014 line-up.
March 7, 2014
Mar
07
2014

Great Pond Camp - March Visit

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Will Fellis

Have a look at images from today's site visit to the Great Pond Camp.
February 27, 2014
Feb
27
2014

Dash Landing - "The First 90 Days"

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Will Fellis

Our clients at Dash Landing have enjoyed their new home for 90 days now and they "couldn't be happier."
February 17, 2014
Feb
17
2014

Spurwink Retreat February Site Visit

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Russ Tyson

Take a look at a few pictures from our site visit to Spurwink Retreat last week.
February 12, 2014
Feb
12
2014

Stonewall Farmhouse Photo Shoot

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Russ Tyson

On Thursday, February 6th photographer Rob Karosis photographed Stonewall Farmhouse for us.
February 3, 2014
Feb
03
2014

Thimble Cove Cottage - Out for Pricing

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Will Fellis

Thimble Cove Cottage is out for pricing by multiple General Contractors.
January 31, 2014
Jan
31
2014

Great Pond Camp January Visit

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Will Fellis

Pictures from our recent visit to the Great Pond Camp.
January 19, 2014
Jan
19
2014

Spurwink Retreat January Site Visit

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Russ Tyson

Take a look at a few pictures from our recent Spurwink Retreat jobsite visit.
December 31, 2013
Dec
31
2013

Great East Lake Camp

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Russ Tyson

Yesterday, Jessie and I had the opportunity to present our Tier-1 Concepts for renovations and additions to a home on Great East Lake.
December 20, 2013
Dec
20
2013

Spurwink Retreat Site Visit

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Russ Tyson

Spurwink Retreat's main living space is beginning to take shape. Please take a look at a few pictures from our recent visit to the jobsite. The space's exposed structural framing and wood board ceiling are looking very good.
November 25, 2013
Nov
25
2013

Mere Point Residence Photographed

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Take a look at a few photos from photographer Trent Bell's shoot of Mere Point Residence, earlier this fall.
November 24, 2013
Nov
24
2013

6 Rules of Thumb for Shoulder Season Spaces

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Russ Tyson

Indoor / Outdoor spaces can be comfortable in November.
November 16, 2013
Nov
16
2013

Falmouth Foreside Cottage Photographed

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Rob Whitten

Take a look at a few photos from photographer Rob Karosis's shoot of Falmouth Foreside Cottage, earlier this fall.
November 12, 2013
Nov
12
2013

The Camp Has Landed (Formerly The Floating Camp)

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Will Fellis

The Great Pond Camp has been placed back on its new foundation after a little "uplifting."
November 8, 2013
Nov
08
2013

Thimble Cove Cottage - Recent Sketch

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Recent sketch of Thimble Cove Cottage in Yarmouth.
November 8, 2013
Nov
08
2013

Paired Cottages at Higgins Beach

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Russ Tyson

We're well underway on the design of improvements to Paired Cottages at Higgins Beach.
October 16, 2013
Oct
16
2013

Horseshoe Pond Cabin Continues Into Fall Construction

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A family's cabin is being constructed to reflect the wooded site, and respect the water's edge.
October 15, 2013
Oct
15
2013

Great Pond Camp Underway

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Will Fellis

An introduction to one of our newest projects under construction, Great Pond Camp in Rome, Maine.
October 3, 2013
Oct
03
2013

Dash Landing Home Nears Completion

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Rob Whitten

As Rousseau Builders near completion on the construction of Dash Landing Home. It's fun to look back at a few early design sketches and thoughts.
October 3, 2013
Oct
03
2013

Spurwink Retreat Well Underway

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Russ Tyson

Take a look at a few pictures from our recent site visit to Spurwink Retreat in Scarborough Maine.
September 30, 2013
Sep
30
2013

Recent Sketch

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Russ Tyson

We've just begun design on renovations to a cottage in Scarborough's Higgins Beach neighborhood. Take a look at a recent sketch.