Maine “Schoolhouse”

Residential Renovation

Southwest Harbor, Maine

Maine “Schoolhouse”

Residential Renovation

Southwest Harbor, Maine

a historic schoolhouse carefully adapted for contemporary living

Formerly a schoolhouse on the “quietside” of Mount Desert Island, WAKE was retained to manage and design the renovation in the heart of Maine’s Acadia National Park. Built-in 1840, according to public records, the “Schoolhouse” was originally a public school before becoming a single-family residence sometime in the late 50s.

Wanting to keep the buildings original footprint, ridgeline, and general size new dormers were introduced on the second floor to create additional living space. The newly renovated home is now a 4-bed, 3-bath, single-family dwelling that has a two-story central living and dining area that opens up to the south-facing deck.

Project Name: Maine “Schoolhouse”

Typology: Residential Renovation

Location: Southwest Harbor, Maine

Scope: Design Architect and Project Manager

Year: 2021

Status: Built

Size: 2,200 SF

Client: Private

Project Team: Nathan E. Minett RA

Collaborators:

JMH Fine Homes (Contractor)
Superabundance (Millworker)
Ryan Bent (Photographer)