

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. Their BuildZoom score of 93 ranks in the top 27 of 22,352 Maine licensed contractors.

Orr) holds a Architect license according to the American Institute license board. All area rugs are natural cotton with colors that complement the blue/green color palate. Arq Architects, 1 Government St, Kittery, ME (Employees: Lucinda A. The combined hydronic/air heating and cooling system features radiant floors and a super-efficient condensing boiler. The plaster walls and ceilings were left natural and finished with a zero-VOC clear sealer. Maple floors, plaster & cedar walls and ceilings, and mahogany trim are accented with glass tiles that reflect the colors of the ocean. The interiors incorporate a restrained, natural material palate. The building envelope has increased insulation levels with a new white cool roof membrane to reduce energy costs. The new wood windows and doors feature high-performance low-e glazing, easy to operate lift-slide sliding doors, and were made locally in Maine. The exterior decks were constructed of sustainably harvested and weather-resistant wood decking. Most of the existing asphalt driveway was removed and replaced with pervious grass paving and new native landscaping, resulting in a significant reduction in impervious surfaces. The design built upon the characteristic appearance of the original home, while eliminating several existing bay windows to provide a streamlined profile that also improved setbacks from the ocean. Originally designed for two people, the structure needed major upgrading and additional space to accommodate a family of six and many expected guests. The original home had ground breaking features for its time, including one of the first uses of insulated aluminum windows. Located on a spectacular site on the coast of Maine, this project involved a complete renovation of and addition to an existing modern residence originally constructed in 1962.
