A wooded bluff above the Cousins River estuary is the location for a high performance home in southern Maine. Sited in a clearing, to take advantage of solar gain, the south facing windows illuminate the open floor plan and natural light is filtered through the translucent glass of the custom casework in the living space. This integration of performance and aesthetics is characteristic of the Cousins River Residence.

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Architects: GO Logic

Location: Freeport, ME 04032, United States

Principal: Matthew O?Malia

Area: 1600.0 ft2

Project Year: 2014

Photographs: Trent Bell

Project Architect: Gunther Kragler
Principal Contractor: General Contractor

Structural Engineer: Al Putnam

© Trent Bell

A wooded bluff above the Cousins River estuary is the location for a high performance home in southern Maine. Sited in a clearing, to take advantage of solar gain, the south facing windows illuminate the open floor plan and natural light is filtered through the translucent glass of the custom casework in the living space. This integration of performance and aesthetics is characteristic of the Cousins River Residence.

© Trent Bell

The pine forest dominates the view from the home and spindled vertical trees surrounding the site are a contrast to the l...