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February 27, 2014
Feb
27
2014

Dash Landing - "The First 90 Days"

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Will Fellis

Dash Landing - "The First 90 Days"
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

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Russ Tyson

Spurwink Retreat February Site Visit
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

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Russ Tyson

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

Thimble Cove Cottage - Out for Pricing

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Will Fellis

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

Great Pond Camp January Visit

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Will Fellis

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

Spurwink Retreat January Site Visit

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Russ Tyson

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

Great East Lake Camp

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Russ Tyson

Great East Lake Camp
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

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Russ Tyson

Fireplace Surround and Doors
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

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Russ Tyson

Spurwink Retreat Site Visit
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

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Coastal Cottage Renovation Complete
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

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Mere Point Residence Photographed
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

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Russ Tyson

6 Rules of Thumb for Shoulder Season Spaces
Indoor / Outdoor spaces can be comfortable in November.
November 22, 2013
Nov
22
2013

Spurwink Retreat Trusses

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Russ Tyson

Spurwink Retreat Trusses
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

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Russ Tyson

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

Falmouth Foreside Cottage Photographed

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Rob Whitten

Falmouth Foreside Cottage Photographed
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)

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Will Fellis

The Camp Has Landed (Formerly The Floating Camp)
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

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Russ Tyson

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

Paired Cottages at Higgins Beach

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Russ Tyson

Paired Cottages at Higgins Beach
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

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Russ Tyson

Pinewold Cottage Featured In Houzz Article
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

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Horseshoe Pond Cabin Continues Into Fall Construction
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

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Rob Whitten

Southern Tuscany Walking Tour
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

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Will Fellis

Great Pond Camp Underway
An introduction to one of our newest projects under construction, Great Pond Camp in Rome, Maine.
October 13, 2013
Oct
13
2013

Sunday Morning Paddle on Kidney Pond - Baxter State Park

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Russ Tyson

Sunday Morning Paddle on Kidney Pond - Baxter State Park
A few pictures from my Sunday morning paddle on Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park.
October 3, 2013
Oct
03
2013

Dash Landing Home Nears Completion

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Rob Whitten

Dash Landing Home Nears Completion
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

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Russ Tyson

Spurwink Retreat Well Underway
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

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Russ Tyson

Recent Sketch
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

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Russ Tyson

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