Old Yacht Club
An abandoned Yacht Club, poised at the edge of the bay, sat derelict for years, all while bearing witness to the relentless coastal climate of Maine. Built in 1919, it endured a series of interventions after the Club relocated to its current home in 1946. It would require the right temperament and commitment to restore its historical memory while modernizing the early 20th-century structure.
After the foundation was reinforced and repointed, a new wood and steel superstructure was erected above. Inside this shell, the Club Room was rebuilt, replete with its accompanying chimney. Two large moves helped transform it into a residence while paying homage to its past. In both instances old and new are clearly distinct. The replacement of a corner of the Club Room with large sliding glass panels coupled with the addition of two glass dormers transformed the otherwise lightless building into a two-way receptacle for light. While admitting sunlight deep into the house throughout the day, at night it is a luminous beacon on the coast, a reminder of memory restored.
General Contractor: Hewes & Company
Structural Engineer: Thorton Tomasetti
Landscaping Design: Richardson & Associates
Lighting Design: Peter Knuppel
Photography by Trent Bell Photography
2024 - Future House Awards, Restorations/Renovations
2024 - Modern Cottage Additions and Renovations, Your Modern Cottage Design Award
2023 - Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
2023 - The American Architecture Award
2023 - Merit Award, AIA Maine
2023 - Professional Remodel/Addition Award, Maine Homes Design Awards
2023 - People's Choice Garden/Landscape Award, Maine Homes Design Awards