Cushing Island Cottage
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materials, and the windows pay tribute to the many wonderful
homes built on Casco Bay at the turn of the century. Northerly
views from the porch include House, Diamond, and Peaks Islands;
the view to the east is straight down Whitehead Passage. High
windows at the stair opening and over the back door face south,
allowing sunlight in from the sides without a view. The enclosed
living space totals just 1,470 SF. With utilities and a bath
under the stair and a sleeping loft beneath the peak of the
roof, every foot of space has been carefully considered. The
comforts of the old Shingle Style cottages - especially the
porch as an extension of interior space - have been adapted
here to a more open, informal plan. This design collects light
and sifts it through a lively arrangement of windows and use
of color. Surprises in shapes, sizes, and heights enliven the
interior. The general contractor was Fine Lines Inc. of
Yarmouth, Maine. |
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We had never worked with an architect
before, but Sam made it easy. We had a list of what we wanted
- exposed framing, high ceilings, and openness - he listened to
us and he delivered. The cottage has changed our lives.
Bob and Susan Nielsen |
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This project received the Maine AIA Honor Award in 1988.
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