New England Home, "Wit & Whimsy"

Down a sweep of lawn and pasture, this big house looks like a collection of small houses. Greek Revival-inspired pavilions are connected by a Shingle Style link, uniting various regional traditions. The elliptical ceiling of the kitchen eating area looks like a shallow, tented canopy.

Description A shingle covered summer house. Site High on an island bluff with panoramic views. Design This house incorporates long traditions of Maine coastal architecture including lighthouse towers and weathered grey shingles.   The main body of the house sits under…

The center of this compact house is a high, open room combining living, dining, and kitchen. Windows on both sides open to the views and the sea breezes, and dormers fill the space with light from above.