Munjoy Hill Modern

  • Net Zero Ready
  • Urban Infill
  • New Construction

Modern Urban living. An energy efficient four story home with attached garage, on a rare vacant lot in Portland.

The owners of this rare vacant lot on Munjoy Hill wanted a modern, highly energy efficient home that includes a space for two cars, maximizes the available buildable area on the lot and has panoramic views of the City of Portland. The result is a three story home with entry and garage on the first floor, bedrooms and bathrooms on the second, and open concept living, dining, kitchen and outdoor deck on the third floor.

The central staircase is a focal point within the house, organizing the interior spaces and providing natural light on all three levels. An elevator is provided for easy access for the owners and guests. The exterior finishes were chosen for their low maintenance features and to complement the modern home design. The house is highly energy-efficient featuring a thick double-stud wall assembly and triple pane windows.

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  • Specifications

Project Type

Residential

Project Location

Portland, Maine

Project Year

2015

Project Size

2,400 sq. ft.

Design Team

Harry Hepburn, Ian Parlin (Alumnus)

Partners/Consultants

Becker Structural Engineers

Photos

Sandy Agrafiotis

"Because of their commitment to energy efficiency, we selected Briburn to design our home. Our small lot in the heart of the city had a number of restrictions to consider. We started the process of the design by bringing our wish list of interior spaces and rooms as well as photos of modern and low maintenance exteriors and materials. The architect, Harry Hepburn, was our main contact as we worked as a team to design the house sited to maximize views, solar gain, budget, etc. Harry was a delight to work with and we are thrilled with the final design. Briburn has been very helpful in educating us and the contractors with building methods and materials used. They continue to be an excellent resource, backed with experience and research as needed. We have enjoyed the process and highly recommend them as easy to work with, collaborative and competent."

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