“Our whole life is a bit of an architectural experiment”, says Jesse, “but this has become an incredibly useful space.”
During the winter, the interior temperature is able to reach 70 degrees without any heat on.Īs it neared completion, the studio became a family project with Jesse, Betsy, and their kids working together to add the finishing touches. Non-toxic wood fiber insulation, made from sawdust and wax, partners with triple-glazed windows to further insulate against extreme weather. Lengths of eastern white pine span up to 16 feet to reach from floor to ceiling, creating visual warmth from a material that doubles as a natural insulator. Its all-wood construction includes interior paneling sourced locally from the Wood Mill of Maine. The building is as sustainable as it is versatile. Towards the studio’s southern end, the ceiling plane slopes downward into a more intimate gathering space with playfully angled lines. Solid walls hugging the workspace add both privacy and anchors for wall-mounted storage. The high ceiling provides room for big ideas in a small space, while a cluster of windows offers a glimpse of the structure’s soaring eave. Beneath the tallest elevation, a sunny workspace awaits creative endeavors. The open interior space organically transitions from personal to communal with the guidance of an angled roof plane. Designed to maximize function with minimal impact, the studio serves up adaptable square footage in a wrapping almost healthy enough to eat.
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