Background image for Whitten Architects

From the Studio

Entries Tagged

 

maine architects

July 1, 2024
Jul
01
2024

Introducing Our Latest Project: Meadow Cove

BY 

No items found.
Announcing our latest project, Meadow Cove, designed for three generations of family.
June 1, 2024
Jun
01
2024

Introducing Our Latest Projects: Tidehead House & Tidehead Woods House

BY 

No items found.
A first look at our Tidehead projects, designed for a family with a profound love for nature.
April 1, 2024
Apr
01
2024

Introducing Our Latest Project: Casco Bay Island Pool & Guest House

BY 

No items found.
We were honored when our Casco Bay Island Retreat clients reached out to us again, this time to design a pool and guest house on their serene site.
March 1, 2024
Mar
01
2024

Introducing Our Latest Project: Little Hen House

BY 

No items found.
Our design revitalized a dilapidated island cottage site and resulted in an energy-efficient collection of buildings for living, gathering, and connecting with a small island community in Casco Bay, Maine.
December 20, 2023
Dec
20
2023

Reflecting on 2023

BY 

No items found.
As we reflect on the conclusion of 2023, the Whitten Architects team is genuinely grateful for the experiences and opportunities that have shaped the past year.
October 30, 2023
Oct
30
2023

Introducing Our Latest Project: The Narrows

BY 

No items found.
Our design for the Narrows centered around a multi-level design that seamlessly integrates the field with the house.
August 1, 2023
Aug
01
2023

Introducing Our Latest Project: The Overlook

BY 

No items found.
The Overlook is a ski home in the Sugarloaf region, designed for avid outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy year-round.
June 13, 2023
Jun
13
2023

Our Latest Studio Tool, Morpholio

BY 

No items found.
Morpholio recently asked us to share how we utilize the app and how it influences our creative process.
May 19, 2023
May
19
2023

The Synergy Between Architects & Landscape Architects

BY 

No items found.
Three landscape architects we work with regularly answer some questions about their work and its convergence with ours.
March 31, 2023
Mar
31
2023

Designing for Imagination: Up & Away Spaces

BY 

No items found.
At Whitten Architects, we enjoy designing "up and away" spaces that stoke the imagination.
February 1, 2023
Feb
01
2023

New Project: Ice Point

BY 

No items found.
A look at our latest project, Ice Point.
November 25, 2019
Nov
25
2019

Our Team Approach

BY 

No items found.
The very foundation of our studio approach was built on collaboration.
January 17, 2019
Jan
17
2019

Site-Specific Design in Practice

BY 

No items found.
Site-specific design is at the core of what we do at Whitten Architects.
July 31, 2018
Jul
31
2018

Exciting Studio News

BY 

No items found.
We are happy to announce some exciting changes to the Whitten Architects team.
November 30, 2016
Nov
30
2016

Join Our Design Team

BY 

No items found.
Whitten Architects is looking for someone who is passionate about site-specific residential architecture, interested in participating in a collaborative design studio, and loves life in Maine.
September 7, 2016
Sep
07
2016

Follow Us on Instagram

BY 

No items found.
Stay up to date. Follow us on Instagram to see our latest project images, studio happenings, and our in-process drawings.
May 24, 2016
May
24
2016

Kent & Sussex Gardens Sketches

BY 

Rob Whitten

Robin received an email flyer about an April tour inside the garden gates of Great Dixter and Sissinghurst, and off we went.
April 19, 2016
Apr
19
2016

In-Progress Outlook Cottage

BY 

No items found.
Outlook Cottage in Boothbay Maine, speeding to the finish!
April 15, 2016
Apr
15
2016

Road Trip North- Job Site Tours

BY 

No items found.
Job site tours! A road trip north to the midcoast of Maine.
April 11, 2016
Apr
11
2016

Road Trip South- Job Site Tours

BY 

No items found.
Job site tours! A road trip to the southern coast of Maine.
December 23, 2015
Dec
23
2015

Dramatic Imagery of a Coastal Maine Retreat

BY 

Russ Tyson

At Spurwink Retreat, we knew that it would be especially difficult to describe the design of the home and the character of its incredible site with only photos. It deserved more.
December 21, 2015
Dec
21
2015

Reinventing The Farmhouse

BY 

Will Fellis

Grab the current issue of Fine Homebuilding - January 2016, off newsstands, and you'll see an article on Dash Landing Farmhouse!
December 4, 2015
Dec
04
2015

Our Studio Has Grown

BY 

Russ Tyson

Two new members were added to our design team in 2015!
December 1, 2015
Dec
01
2015

A Sunny Meadow At Bunganuc Woods House

BY 

Russ Tyson

Dark shadows have given way to early morning sun at Bunganuc Woods House.
November 24, 2015
Nov
24
2015

The Architecture Issue of Maine Home + Design 2015

BY 

No items found.
Two projects of ours are featured in Maine Home + Design: The Architecture Issue - December 2015.
November 13, 2015
Nov
13
2015

The Real Deal

BY 

Rob Whitten

Design New England and writer Edgar Allen Beem highlight our Dash Landing Farmhouse.
November 10, 2015
Nov
10
2015

A Maine Cottage Transformation

BY 

Russ Tyson

Dramatic before and after images, plus a video, documenting renovations at Higgins Beach Cottage Duo.
October 21, 2015
Oct
21
2015

Above Dash Landing Farmhouse

BY 

Will Fellis

A bird's eye view of site-specific design.
May 6, 2015
May
06
2015

Harsh New England Winter, Hearty Crews, and Happy Clients

BY 

No items found.
A special thanks to our local builders, with a challenging yet successful 2014/ 2015 build cycle.
May 6, 2015
May
06
2015

Ranch Burger vs. Rambling Pavilion, A Matter of Perspective

BY 

No items found.
The ever popular and ever prevalent Ranch makes a strong come-back, or so we hope!
March 17, 2015
Mar
17
2015

Bunganuc Woods House Sketches

BY 

Russ Tyson

Take a look at a few design concept sketches for Bunganuc Woods House in Brunswick, Maine.
March 16, 2015
Mar
16
2015

Progress at Great East Lake Camp

BY 

Russ Tyson

Last week, the entire studio was happy to witness some of the dramatic changes taking place at Great East Lake Camp.
February 23, 2015
Feb
23
2015

Cortland Barn - Winter Wrap-Up

BY 

No items found.
Recent photos of construction wrapping up at the barn.
December 22, 2014
Dec
22
2014

Dash Landing Farmhouse Photographed

BY 

Russ Tyson

We recently received final images of Dash Landing Farmhouse from photographer Rob Karosis. This new home, designed for recent empty nesters, overlooks a beautiful field in Freeport, Maine. Please take a look!
December 18, 2014
Dec
18
2014

Higgins Beach Cottage Duo Underway

BY 

Russ Tyson

Photos of construction progress on Higgins Beach Cottage Duo.
November 11, 2014
Nov
11
2014

Spruce Point Cottage Photographed

BY 

Russ Tyson

We recently received final photography of Spruce Point Cottage from photographer Jonathan Reece. It's fun to look back and compare some of the early concept sketches with Jonathan's images. Please have a look!
October 20, 2014
Oct
20
2014

Spurwink Retreat Open-House

BY 

Russ Tyson

Our clients, at Spurwink Retreat, recently opened their doors to the entire crew that was involved in the design and construction of their home.
August 13, 2014
Aug
13
2014

Russ Tyson Featured in August Issue of Maine Home + Design

BY 

No items found.
See Maine Home + Design’s article titled Planned Contrast, where they feature our very own Russ Tyson.
July 4, 2014
Jul
04
2014

Oceanfront Cottage in July Issue of Maine Home + Design

BY 

Russ Tyson

Take a look at Sarah Stebbins's article describing Oceanfront Cottage, in the July Issue of Maine Home + Design.
June 27, 2014
Jun
27
2014

Island View Home Photographed

BY 

Rob Whitten

Earlier this week we were happy to have the resulting additions/renovations to Island View Home, documented by photographer Jonathan Reece. It’s definitely fun to look back and compare some of the before pictures, along with our conceptual sketches, to his completed images. Please have a look!
June 16, 2014
Jun
16
2014

Jessie Carroll ... Architect!

BY 

Russ Tyson

We're happy to announce that Jessie recently passed the last of her architectural registration exams.
June 12, 2014
Jun
12
2014

Flying Maine Boulders

BY 

Russ Tyson

18-ton native Maine boulders get a lift from Northeast Crane Service.
June 9, 2014
Jun
09
2014

Spurwink Retreat in June

BY 

Russ Tyson

June construction at Spurwink Retreat includes 25-foot tall pitch pines, car size boulders, an 11-foot tall lift, and slide doors.
April 18, 2014
Apr
18
2014

Spurwink Retreat Office Visit

BY 

Will Fellis

Take a look at images from our recent visit to Spurwink Retreat as an office.
March 20, 2014
Mar
20
2014

Stonewall Farmhouse Photographs

BY 

Russ Tyson

We recently received photos of Stonewall Farmhouse from photographer Rob Karosis.
March 13, 2014
Mar
13
2014

How well is Dash Landing performing?

BY 

Will Fellis

Come see how Dash Landing's geothermal system is performing and its operating costs.
March 13, 2014
Mar
13
2014

Broad Arrow Farm

BY 

No items found.
Come see another exiciting project in the Spring 2014 line-up.
March 8, 2014
Mar
08
2014

Rob Whitten on the radio with Dr. Lisa Belisle

BY 

Russ Tyson

Architect Rob Whitten was recently interviewed by Dr. Lisa Belisle on The Dr. Lisa Radio Hour & Podcast. Here is a link to the interview.
March 7, 2014
Mar
07
2014

Great Pond Camp - March Visit

BY 

Will Fellis

Have a look at images from today's site visit to the Great Pond Camp.
February 27, 2014
Feb
27
2014

Dash Landing - "The First 90 Days"

BY 

Will Fellis

Our clients at Dash Landing have enjoyed their new home for 90 days now and they "couldn't be happier."
February 17, 2014
Feb
17
2014

Spurwink Retreat February Site Visit

BY 

Russ Tyson

Take a look at a few pictures from our site visit to Spurwink Retreat last week.
February 12, 2014
Feb
12
2014

Stonewall Farmhouse Photo Shoot

BY 

Russ Tyson

On Thursday, February 6th photographer Rob Karosis photographed Stonewall Farmhouse for us.
February 3, 2014
Feb
03
2014

Thimble Cove Cottage - Out for Pricing

BY 

Will Fellis

Thimble Cove Cottage is out for pricing by multiple General Contractors.
January 31, 2014
Jan
31
2014

Great Pond Camp January Visit

BY 

Will Fellis

Pictures from our recent visit to the Great Pond Camp.
January 19, 2014
Jan
19
2014

Spurwink Retreat January Site Visit

BY 

Russ Tyson

Take a look at a few pictures from our recent Spurwink Retreat jobsite visit.
December 31, 2013
Dec
31
2013

Great East Lake Camp

BY 

Russ Tyson

Yesterday, Jessie and I had the opportunity to present our Tier-1 Concepts for renovations and additions to a home on Great East Lake.
December 23, 2013
Dec
23
2013

Fireplace Surround and Doors

BY 

Russ Tyson

The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requires that we now install "gasketed" doors on all new wood burning fireplaces. Creating doors that do not detract from the appearance of the fireplace can be a design challenge.
December 20, 2013
Dec
20
2013

Spurwink Retreat Site Visit

BY 

Russ Tyson

Spurwink Retreat's main living space is beginning to take shape. Please take a look at a few pictures from our recent visit to the jobsite. The space's exposed structural framing and wood board ceiling are looking very good.
December 3, 2013
Dec
03
2013

Coastal Cottage Renovation Complete

BY 

No items found.
We're pleased to say our Coastal Cottage Renovation project is now complete! Click to learn more, and see some before and after pictures.
November 25, 2013
Nov
25
2013

Mere Point Residence Photographed

BY 

No items found.
Take a look at a few photos from photographer Trent Bell's shoot of Mere Point Residence, earlier this fall.
November 24, 2013
Nov
24
2013

6 Rules of Thumb for Shoulder Season Spaces

BY 

Russ Tyson

Indoor / Outdoor spaces can be comfortable in November.
November 22, 2013
Nov
22
2013

Spurwink Retreat Trusses

BY 

Russ Tyson

Earlier this week it was neat to see the living room trusses for Spurwink Retreat in progress. Take a look at a few pictures from our visit and the design drawings describing the truss.
November 19, 2013
Nov
19
2013

Long Pond Camp - Recent Sketches

BY 

Russ Tyson

Recent sketches of proposed renovations and additions to Long Pond Camp.
November 16, 2013
Nov
16
2013

Falmouth Foreside Cottage Photographed

BY 

Rob Whitten

Take a look at a few photos from photographer Rob Karosis's shoot of Falmouth Foreside Cottage, earlier this fall.
November 12, 2013
Nov
12
2013

The Camp Has Landed (Formerly The Floating Camp)

BY 

Will Fellis

The Great Pond Camp has been placed back on its new foundation after a little "uplifting."
November 8, 2013
Nov
08
2013

Thimble Cove Cottage - Recent Sketch

BY 

Russ Tyson

Recent sketch of Thimble Cove Cottage in Yarmouth.
November 8, 2013
Nov
08
2013

Paired Cottages at Higgins Beach

BY 

Russ Tyson

We're well underway on the design of improvements to Paired Cottages at Higgins Beach.
November 5, 2013
Nov
05
2013

Pinewold Cottage Featured In Houzz Article

BY 

Russ Tyson

Pinewold Cottage was recently featured in an article entitled "Designing for Pleasure: Savor Your Natural Surroundings" by Houzz contributor Sally Augustin
October 16, 2013
Oct
16
2013

Horseshoe Pond Cabin Continues Into Fall Construction

BY 

No items found.
A family's cabin is being constructed to reflect the wooded site, and respect the water's edge.
October 15, 2013
Oct
15
2013

Southern Tuscany Walking Tour

BY 

Rob Whitten

This year we walked a portion of the Francigena pilgrims' route …12 to 15 miles a day through beautiful landscapes, stone, and medieval villages.
October 15, 2013
Oct
15
2013

Great Pond Camp Underway

BY 

Will Fellis

An introduction to one of our newest projects under construction, Great Pond Camp in Rome, Maine.
October 3, 2013
Oct
03
2013

Dash Landing Home Nears Completion

BY 

Rob Whitten

As Rousseau Builders near completion on the construction of Dash Landing Home. It's fun to look back at a few early design sketches and thoughts.
October 3, 2013
Oct
03
2013

Spurwink Retreat Well Underway

BY 

Russ Tyson

Take a look at a few pictures from our recent site visit to Spurwink Retreat in Scarborough Maine.
September 30, 2013
Sep
30
2013

Recent Sketch

BY 

Russ Tyson

We've just begun design on renovations to a cottage in Scarborough's Higgins Beach neighborhood. Take a look at a recent sketch.
July 19, 2013
Jul
19
2013

July Visit to Stonewall Farmhouse

BY 

Russ Tyson

Take a look at a few pictures from our July site visit to Stonewall Farmhouse in Gorham, Maine.