While they like to joke that their modernist home in the forest of Ellsworth, Maine "resembles a typical train derailment," architect Peter Cohen and his wife, Sally, have created a lovely home recently featured in Dwell. Overlooking the Union River, the home utilizes a spine-and-module design system developed by the architect.
Spine-and-module consists of a central corridor or spine that includes the core, public and mechanical parts of the home( in this case: kitchen, service areas, hallway, main entrance, and mechanical components) and the modules shoot-off from the spine and provide more private areas (bedrooms, living areas).
The design of Maison Amtrak was also influenced by Japanese architecture — though there are wooden elements, SIPs (structural insulated panels) are used for the walls and roof.
You can see more photos from the magazine's site: Dwell | The Right Track.
(Images: Mark Mahaney)
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lovely, lovely home!
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Yes...and it's totally worth reading the Dwell article. What a lovely story about a very cool architect and his wife.
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beautiful. love the bookcase and the windows.
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Oh, I've been waiting to see more of this house ever since their books display was featured on AT not so long ago! And such an aerated concept for an elderly couple...
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A saved that first photo when it was shown a while ago on AT and it convinced me to paint our living room, that has similar wood trim, white. I originally thought white might look too sterile, but as a north facing room I think it's going to give it some much needed light. I chose a nice warm white called Butter Pecan (Benjamin Moore.) Prepping now, painting this weekend...!
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lovely and comfortable.
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