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- North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017

Living Room

Front Facade

Side elevation

Rear elevation with large covered patio, swim spa and firepit

A Kennebunk family needed their forever home, and the old farmhouse and barn that stood on their property wasn't going to cut it. The architects at Caleb Johnson Studio started the process by salvaging everything they could from the old buildings, including the timber roof structure, interior wood cladding, and interior doors. Additionally, the architects also claimed cabinetry and fixtures from a midcentury home that was being torn down in Weston, Massachusetts. By incorporating such materials into the new home's design, they were able to create a modern farmhouse with soul.

The architect chose granite for the house’s base, zinc for its roof, and Scandinavian pinewood for cladding—all materials that complement the nearby gray stone building.

Galvalume standing metal seam roofs reflect the sunlight, while horizontal planks of natural cedar siding are left untreated to weather.

The master bathroom features sinks and fixtures by Kohler. The tub is by Aktuell. - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017

“We were researching places where we could get fake old beams, but at the last minute, the contractor found some from a barn that was coming down, - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017