More Exteriors/Facades

The architects designed an asymmetrical roof so as to avoid shading the neighbors' backyard. Note how the window awnings appear to peel up and away from the facade.

Among the many models that BrightBuilt Homes offers is the Great Diamond, which was inspired in form and materials by the barn and farmhouse vernacular of the local region in Maine. The home was designed to range in size from three bedrooms to five, depending on if the homeowners choose to finish out the third floor loft as an additional bedroom or two.

The home's two volumes are distinct not only in their orientation, but also in their materiality. The lower level is wrapped in stone, while the upper level is composed of glass.

A view of the outdoor walkway that connects the patio to the master bedroom. The exterior is clad in traditional stucco and tongue-and-groove vertical cedar siding.

“Great care was taken to preserve all fir and maple trees on the site and to compliment the new landscaped areas to highlight the natural setting,” the architects note of their site-sensitive approach.

During the renovation, the home’s older siding was swapped out for a rainscreen installation to improve moisture control.