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12/01/06
Hampton Falls, New Hampshire:
This pristine wooded eighteen acre site is the location of our next
EnergyStar Design-Build project. With an efficient design this
traditional style home will feature an open floor plan, first floor
master suite with spa dressing room, three additional bedrooms and a
private guest suite for visitors. Although feature rich, this home
will have a wood stove / fireplace that is integrated into the HVAC
system allowing "extra" hot air to be circulated throughout
the house, not just in the living room area.
8/03/06
York Beach, Maine: With sea
breezes in the air, this seacoast retreat will surely please. A
wrap around porch and open air entry foyer will provide dramatic
interior views while a third floor octagonal room & widows walk will
provide ocean vistas and a quiet place to read a book or enjoy a glass
of wine with a friend. Geothermal HV/AC and active electricity
generation will make sure that monthly utility costs remain in check
when this couple decide to retire to their seacoast oasis.
7/20/06
Eliot, Maine: This traditional
colonial design will include features to simplify today's family
living. A mudroom featuring "locker room" style bead
board areas for three children will keep daily necessities
organized. Transom lights above French pocket doors will instill
an aura of an earlier time while modern stone and stainless steel meal
preparation centers will ease daily routines. When it comes time
for things to be stored in the garage, this oversize area will not only accommodate
but organize every day outdoor items so they are close at
hand. Finally, incorporation of geothermal HV/AC and active solar electricity
generation will reduce monthly utility bills by 60%! Yes,
60%.
4/2/06
York, Maine: This four story
15'x20' addition features a pool cabana-wet bar (basement floor),
commercial kitchen addition (first floor), master bedroom expansion
(second floor) and Hollywood bathroom (fourth floor) featuring a 20'
make up vanity (four sister capable!). Tight spaces simply mean
creative solutions to space planning. In this case a new in-ground
pool is just 15' off the existing home, limiting depth but not limiting
our creative ideas. The same home will feature a four car garage carriage
house addition that compliments the existing colonial main house without
overpowering it. Scheduled completion date is August 2006 for the
four story addition and December 2006 for the carriage house..
3/25/06
Kittery, Maine: Design has started on
a water view modern design-build project. This European client
wants the clean lines of international architecture, appliances and
living spaces yet needs to accommodate restrictive design
covenants. This 3300sf home will feature a grand entry with
a four story acrylic tread and stainless steel staircase sure to remind
them of Europe. A commercial kitchen open to a cathedral living
and dining area will assure the water views are appropriately framed by
the interior of their home. Scheduled completion date is November
1, 2006.
2/15/06
York, Maine: Construction has
started on a modern interpretation of a classic New England home, the
antique cape. This 3400sf home's open concept provides the
convenience of a first floor master bedroom and yet allows sea breezes
to flow through the house. We are excited about the stainless
steel counters and commercial appliances that allow this chef client to
run her business from her personal kitchen. By using energy
efficient windows, blown in fiberglass insulation and radiant floor
heating, this home will be warm and cost effective to operate.
Scheduled completion date is August 2006.
11/15/05
Cape Neddick, Maine: Our largest
project to date! We are pleased to announce we were selected to
oversee planning, permitting and architectural design of Passaconawy By
the Sea Active Adult Community & Inn, a 250 unit active adult
community and resort inn proposed on an ocean view parcel of land in
York, Maine. This spectacular parcel offers 360 degree views of
the ocean from Maine to New Hampshire. The historic Passaconaway
Inn (circa 1900) will influence the seashore architectural design to be
employed on over 175 cottages, a graceful inn and several mid-rise 12
plexes. Stay tuned for updates from the York Planning Board sketch
plan review scheduled for 12/8/05. Construction targeted for
Summer of 2007.
9/29/05
Wells, Maine: When your second home
is a short walk down a wooded path to the sandy shores of Maine, you
want a home that reflects the carefree attitude this location
dictates. Like a comfortable pair of jeans, this modern
interpretation of a seaside bungalow will surely please with its' wrap
around porches, 30' tall entry topped by a lighted cupola
framed with a wrap around stairway and balcony. Hard to believe
all this will fit in an 1800sf home, but space when utilized for
multiple purposes gets large in a hurry. Construction targeted for
December 2006.
8/15/05
Dover, New Hampshire: A close
client of ours requested an in-law apartment that would blend with their
existing home and could double as a family / game room down the road
when it was no longer needed as a residence. This super efficient
floor plan will live much larger then it's 700sf would suggest,
incorporating a split master bath that doubles as a powder room and
other features to make small spaces live large. Construction to
start October 2005.
7/24/05
Cape Neddick, Maine:
Architectural Design Build recently was awarded the contract to plan and
permit what will be a world class adult living community on the coast of
Maine. With breathtaking mountaintop ocean views and outdoor
activities for active adults, this turn of the century styled community
will be sure to please. Construction target September
2007.
7/12/05
York Beach, Maine: Passionate
about all things modern yet want your home to mix well in a traditional
neighborhood? Don't fret, our latest project will do just
that. By incorporating ultra clean, yet traditional lines with
unexpected materials (red leather lined exterior entry) and expansive
interior views, this home will not only achieve our client's passion but
will be an award winner to boot! Construction to start
in November 2005.
6/20/05
Dover, New Hampshire: Don't
think you have room for additional living space, think again, by incorporating Boman Kemp below grade egress window enclosures into the
basement level, new 'real living space' is created when none existed
before. These amazing enclosures allow full sized windows
to be incorporated into below ground area creating the illusion of being
above ground... very nice.
5/26/05
Cape Neddick, Maine: Cape
Neddick Village in Cape Neddick Maine get final permitting and
approvals. This 39,000SF mixed use professional office, retail and
luxury residential complex will showcase cottage style shingled
buildings inspired by turn of the century architecture. Occupancy
is planned for early 2006.
4/20/05
Nottingham, New Hampshire:
Architectural Design Build was selected to design five home plans for a
37 lot subdivision in Nottingham NH. Proof positive that good
designs can cross into the value price segment of the market.
3/10/05
York, Maine: We are pleased to add
the three dimensional capabilities of SoftPlan to our arsenal of
software. This state of the art program streamlines new
construction designing and can output photo-realistic interior and
exterior images to help out clients better visualize their projects
before the first nail is driven.
2/05/05
New Castle, New Hampshire:
The new year is under way, we are working on several home renovations
in New Castle NH. A beautiful town that deserves beautiful
buildings!
12/05/04
York, Maine: With the holiday
season around the corner and things getting colder outside, many of you
are not thinking about spring flowers and May showers, but we are!
Our spring construction schedule fills up fast, don't wait until March
to schedule your summer project.
11/13/04
York, Maine: We are proud to announce the launch of
our 2005 expansion initiative. We will be adding new people, all
passionate about not just homes but the outcome of your home project.
Stay tuned for updates during this exciting time in our company
development.
10/04/04
Cape Neddick, Maine: Our preliminary design for a 26,000SF cottage
style mixed use 'gateway' to Cape Neddick, Maine was approved by the
York Planning Board. We are very excited about this combination
retail, commercial, residential project as it will set the pace for a
beloved part of the Maine coast. Investment opportunities are
still available.
