Nothing is more important in designing a new house than understanding the site: key views, the slope of the land and how the water runs on it, the sun’s path at all seasons, sheltering for prevailing winds, potential growth of trees, and the quality of native plants. Often, while working on a project I make drawings of the site. These drawings along with images from projects completed previously help our clients understand how the fundamental nature of the site affects the design for a new residence.

A path to a new house recently designed on Great Cranberry Island

A path to a new house recently designed on Great Cranberry Island

Vermont farmhouse

Vermont farmhouse

Virgin Gorda

Virgin Gorda

Nantucket

Nantucket

Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth

Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth

An urban path in Portland, Maine with five vertical markers

An urban path in Portland, Maine with five vertical markers