A 650 square foot off-the-grid painting studio in an inlet on Maine’s North Haven island
The client wanted a modern painting studio inspired by a New England vernacular. To achieve this we proposed a structure composed of two of the most-common rooflines in this area: the shed and the gable. We optimized the design around dimensional constraints from window manufacturers and Croft’s carbon-sequesting building panels.
Plan, from left:
- Storage
- Sky-lit painting studio
- Ocean-facing porch
A pair of off-the-shelf operable skylights wash the space in light and allow fumes to vent
Between the joists, the ceiling is cut back at the skylights to bring light further into the space
A Southeastern-facing window provides a spot for the artist’s plants
The pier foundation raises the structure above projected sea level rise estimates while enhancing the view
The shed roof (left) is supported by the gable roof (right) and enlivens the modest space
Client
PrivateTimeline
2022Status
On HoldLocation
North Haven, MaineRelated Work