Whitten architects

Grand View Cottage was built in 1915 on a rocky peninsula in the middle of Boothbay Harbor. With commanding views, it was a summer cottage when our clients first purchased it in 2008. Having longstanding ties to Maine, they wanted to maintain and preserve the character of the original cottage while updating it and providing for year-round use. Our solution was to add a new fully insulated Master Quarters wing, connect it to the existing cottage with a three-season porch, and add a…

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The Binnacle Hill Residence project required rigorous attention to craft and detail and sharp, beautiful execution on many fronts.

The pristine shores of Great East Lake, once frequented by Teddy Roosevelt, are dotted with century old seasonal camps and homes. Working with our client, we were tasked with designing improvements to an existing, suburban-ly developed, home and property that were out of place within the lakefront context. The project's greatest success lies in the resulting transformation; away from nowhere suburbia, and toward a more classic Maine camp aesthetic.

An inventive plan connects a New York City family to a precious shorefront plot When Nick Martin, the founder of a popular online dating service, and his wife, Penny, decided to make a home in Maine, the property search … Continue reading →

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

The Lakes and Mountains region in Western Maine is made up of majestic mountain ranges, hundreds of pristine glacial lakes, and historic towns. An hour north of Portland, and home to Maine’s ski resorts, the region is a year-round destination.On the site of a former girls summer camp, our clients—a Boston-based professional couple with young children—sought to create a lakefront four-season retreat on their family property. The parents’ existing cottage and our clients’ soon-to-be home would…

Photo 3 of 22 in Whitten Architects Loon Lake by Marni Elyse Katz. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.

“Metaphorically, the cabin’s exterior is like a cut log,” Lane says.

Grand View Cottage was built in 1915 on a rocky peninsula in the middle of Boothbay Harbor. With commanding views, it was a summer cottage when our clients first purchased it in 2008. Having longstanding ties to Maine, they wanted to maintain and preserve the character of the original cottage while updating it and providing for year-round use. Our solution was to add a new fully insulated Master Quarters wing, connect it to the existing cottage with a three-season porch, and add a…

Lake house love

Twenty years ago, Whitten Architects designed a home for a family on a 100-acre coastal farm in the town of Yarmouth. In 2017, we returned to the site to design a cottage for the next generation of the same family. Our client sought a home she could enjoy and share with guests, her two adult children and their adult friends, and five black Labs.Set on a coastal bluff, the cottage offers views of islands to the east and a well-developed canopy of red oaks and white pines above. The site is…

Caterpillar Hill, Sedgwick, Maine - Whitten Architects

Situated at the water’s edge, a chandlery is a building used to provision merchant vessels and sailing ships. On a coastal site rich with history, the 200-year-old Sortwell Chandlery has remained even longer than the house that accompanied it because its location and character have been treasured since its construction. Our client’s family has spent summers here for more than 70 years and has had a lifelong connection to this place and its historical significance. Over time they had…

Meadow Cove | Whitten Architects

Mid-Coast Maine's Maquoit Bay region encompasses coastal shoreland, upland woods, and contains tranquil Bunganuc Stream. It is a notably diverse habitat that is popular with residents for birdwatching, kayaking, cycling, cross-country skiing, and fishing.An adventuresome couple, nearing retirement, approached us with a desire to create a home that would harmonize with the surrounding environs while also providing them a chance to comfortably connect with nature and their varied outdoor…

These cozy spaces feature rough-hewn wood, textured stone, earthy colors and apron-front sinks

In the design of renovations and additions to this classic New England farmhouse, our clients wanted to be sure that the improvements they made respected the architectural character of the original homestead. For over 240 years the residence had sheltered many families under its roof. While the barn and surrounding gardens were in good condition, several parts of the main house and ell were in need of upgrades. We chose sustainable materials and finishes that have long been proven in Maine…

Residential Architecture + Design | Melbourne, Australia | Mornington Timber Holiday Home

The owners built the house as a place to gather with their three adult children on Loon Lake, where they had vacationed at the husband’s family home for years. The modern Adirondack chairs are by Loll Designs.