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Woodhull

Woodhull

Portland, ME

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Pest House

Choosing moments that matter most.

A very tight budget required being selective with changes that would have the greatest impact within the 950 sq ft space. Doors and windows were enlarged, allowing both light and views to become more prominent without compromising the original structure and siding. The interior layout was largely reorganized–including bringing the enclosed porch inside–to create more space for gathering. All walls and floors were painted to create a contemporary feel and allow the outside to steal the show. The result remained decidedly a cabin (no insulation here) that became much more comfortable for the next hundred years of memory-making.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Maine, ME, US
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT:
Caleb Johnson

PROJECT ARCHITECT:
David Duncan Morris

PROJECT TEAM:
Leah Schaffer, Kristen LaValle

TEXTILES:
Blockshop Textiles

GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND CARPENTER:
Corey Duggans