architecture
Waterway House
An artist and post-and-beam builder’s latest project is a hidden gem on Eggemoggin Reach
Daniel Low: Eastport’s Ingenious Architect
During Maine’s first decade of statehood, many towns had their own architect-builders who combined building practices with a knowledge of published builders’ guides.
A Sea Captain and the House He Built
From Kittery to Calais, Maine’s coastal towns and cities are graced with 19th-century homes built by the state’s prosperous shipbuilders, vessel owners, and sea captains. In Brunswick, one of the most notable is the Captain George W. McManus House of 1858.
The Pretty Good House
Architect Emily Mottram’s work focuses on efficient, simple designs.
Architectural Elements
Once charted on maps, cupolas provide views and ventilation as well as serving as waypoints.
Toppingwold
A historic summer cottage with a lighthouse-inspired tower
A Sum of Several Parts
How a small vacation cabin on Eggemogging Reach became a 3,500-square-foot family home.
