Maine Camp
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Whitten Architects project
A 12 acre heavily wooded lakeside site with adjacent stream and private access. A refined, yet rustic camp including a main house, a guest house, and a studio barn/garage.
Maine AIA Award of Excellence
A grand camp compound with an original nucleus and highly site-specific additions emphasizing playfulness of scale, a contemporary attitude toward traditional materials, and many unique architectural features such as an oversized stone fireplace, a fully exposed, rough-hewn structure, radiant stone flooring, and innovatively detailed millwork. The exterior materials and interior spaces are a contemporary interpretation of the traditional camp vocabulary. The design and workmanship celebrate the skills of local craftsmen and is expressed by the stone chimney, stone floors, metal roofs, peeled logs, and rough sawn timbers, hand-planed boarding, and built-in millwork.
2001 Winner
The Results
The completed grand camp compound masterfully blends traditional and contemporary elements, featuring site-specific additions that enhance the original structure. The design showcases a playful scale, unique architectural features, and a modern take on traditional materials. Celebrating the craftsmanship of local artisans, the camp boasts an oversized stone fireplace, exposed rough-hewn structures, radiant stone flooring, and finely detailed millwork. Exterior materials and interior spaces are a modern interpretation of traditional camp aesthetics, creating a harmonious and richly textured retreat.
