Following last week’s visit to Los Angeles-based Office Of:, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Portland, Maine this week to explore the work of Woodhull.

Founded in 2003, the firm prioritizes “durability, honesty, and thoughtful use of materials” across its residential and commercial portfolio. “We think of craft as a verb,” the firm explains about its values. “While we are always proud of the finished product, the thoughtful and intentional process of getting there defines us.”

Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for several positions. For candidates interested in applying for a position, or anybody interested in learning more about life at an architecture studio, we have rounded up five contemporary timber projects by Woodhull that exemplify the studio’s ethos.

Seaweed, South Portland, ME

Woodhull was commissioned by Seaweed Co. to create an “architecturally significant building” that could “lead the way in Maine’s adult-use marijuana retail scene.” The firm approached the project by seeking to celebrate Maine-based craftsmanship while striking a “sophisticated but approachable” tone for the scheme.

In contrast to the minimal, paired-back roadside facade, the rear faces wetlands and opens up with floor-to-ceiling windows that capture landscape views and natural light. Outside, a large deck is intended for marijuana wellness education, while natural plants and permeable pavers with a filtration system are integrated to clean rainwater before it returns to the wetlands.

Paradise Road, Bethel, ME

Commissioned as a ski house for family living and guest hosting, the home on Paradise Road was shaped by the steep incline across the site, forming a creative problem that was resolved by a “unique, sprawling, layered plan.” Outside, a facade of white cedar siding blends the structure with the natural Maine landscape, while an unstained garage is intended to weather naturally over time to match the house’s tone. Inside, the downstairs bunk rooms use reclaimed paneling and salvaged wood from Portland’s Architectural Salvage, while bathrooms contain simple limestone with white oak.

“The client requested a sense of zen in the home, with a focus on clean, minimalist design,” the studio explains. “Limited trim and natural materials throughout make for a simple interior. White oak was chosen for both flooring and millwork, each with a unique stain to allow multiple tones to come through.”

Pest House, Maine, ME

The Pest House started life as a work shed before being converted into a modest cottage. Woodhull was commissioned to once again renovate the space as a modern, comfortable retreat “without losing the original character or designing over family nostalgia.”

The 950-square-foot dwelling saw doors and windows enlarged to allow natural light and views to become more prominent without comprising the original structure. The interior was largely reconfigured including incorporating an enclosed porch into the interior, while all walls and floors were painted to create a more contemporary environment. “The result remained decidedly a cabin (no insulation here) that became much more comfortable for the next hundred years of memory-making,” the studio explains.

In the Dunes, Portland, ME

For this coastal home in Portland, ME, Woodhull shaped a scheme where clear geometric forms are softened by familiar materials. The home features two distinct spaces connected by a flat roof and large windows, with soft materials such as Douglas fir and white oak inside complimenting a durable external palette of cedar siding and metal roofing. The areas below the elevated home are intended to become an extension to the living quarters above, while gently forming a bridge between the warm interior and the marsh and ocean outside.

“The intention was to harmonize, not overtake or overwhelm, the natural coastline and neighborly character,” the studio explains. “A candid client with a clear concept benefited from close collaboration. The process resulted in an elevated design of pure geometric forms and soft, supple materials. The home invites everyone and everything to share in its spectacular celebration of space.”

Green Camp, ME

Located on a secluded plot, Green Camp sees simple rectangular forms, distinct angles, and floor-to-ceiling windows create a “structural beauty that emerges confidently from the wooded backdrop.” Outside, stained green eastern white cedar is set at random widths while windows are recessed in double stud walls to give the exterior a feeling of depth. Above, flat roofs vary in height while large windows maximize the sense of space inside.

“A connection to the landscape guided the design of this Maine home, and no matter where you are inside, the outdoors is always within view,” the studio explains. “Whether coming or going, seated at the dining table, or walking down the hall, it was essential to greet and be greeted by the great outdoors.”

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