Hidden Pearl sits on an inland subdivision lot with space, perimeter, second growth trees and a moderate slope. Lacking a singular exterior view and with close proximity to neighboring homes, a primary goal was to create an efficient oasis, with its own special outdoor space as focal point.

Whisper House sets on a steep forested bank with thick pine and spruce. Views to Penobscot Bay abound through pockets in the canopies of downslope trees. Designed to be non-visable from the driveway and guest parking, only a glass kiosk presents itself to visitors, with the bulk of the building being cut into the hill side beneath.

The site for Corduroy House is landlocked and densely wooded with beautifully sculptural Scrub Oak. Technically a renovation, because there was an existing, tiny, 12’-26’, structure on the property, which the buyer recognized as a huge opportunity, since all of the necessary utilities were already run to that structure. What developed from that was a large addition and repurposing of the existing building.

The concept for the oneKhouse started from “how can we simplify an envelope, make it crazy straightforward, minimize corners and details, and make it something we can build ourselves on a very tight budget…and oh yeah still keep it compelling”. What resulted was a 20’x50’ box with a shed roof pitched the “wrong” way.