Little Diamond Island Boathouse
PROJECT TAGS
LOCATION
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
An existing pier and boathouse workspace built in 1860 located on a island near downtown Portland.
1993 Maine AIA Award of Excellence
An adaptive reuse of the existing shell into a three-season coastal residence that maintains the original character while incorporating an open informal great room, bedroom, bath, and kitchen.
The Results
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.