Little Diamond Island Boathouse
Project Details
Location:
Little Diamond Island, Maine
Structural Architects:
Whitten Architects Project: Winkelman Lead
Builder:
Photography:
Brian Vanden Brink
Recognition
1993 Maine AIA Award of Excellence
Project Requirements
An adaptive reuse of the existing shell into a three-season coastal residence which maintains the original character while incorporating an open informal great room, bedroom, bath and kitchen.
The Site
An existing pier and boathouse workspace built in 1860 located on a island near downtown portland.
Design Concepts
A revised structure with the second floor partially removed and full-length dormers added to provide more light and interior spatial relief, with contemporary touches through lighting and exposed structure.
