Cousins River Residence Featured in Maine Home + Design
Maine Home + Design’s March issue focuses on “Green & Serene: Eco-friendly homes that commune with the landscape” and our Cousins River Residence fits that description perfectly.
A wooded bluff above the Cousins River estuary is the location for this 1600 square foot, single-story, high-performance home in southern Maine. Sited in a clearing, to take advantage of solar gain, the south facing windows illuminate the open floor plan and natural light is filtered through the translucent glass of the custom casework in the living space. A pine forest dominates the view from the home and spindled vertical trees surrounding the site are a contrast to the low horizontal lines of the single level home. The covered walkway stretching between the house and garage helps connect the buildings to the landscape.
The open floor plan is oriented to solar south, with vaulted interior spaces under the shed roof. Built-in cabinetry and shelving provide spatial separation in the open plan, creating a diversity of spaces within a simple volume. Custom casework and a built-in day bed frame the living room in Baltic birch, while custom ash millwork ads warmth to the bedrooms and kitchen. The concrete floor is not only modern; it is a critical component of the home’s energy performance, helping to maintain and regulate interior temperatures throughout the year.
Pick up a copy of the March issue of Maine Home + Design on newsstands soon, or you can read more about the Cousins River Residence on our website.
