75 Market Street - Eric A Chase Architecture

JOHN MORRIS ARCHITECTS
NEW ENGLAND FARMHOUSE
A light-fi lled farmstead runs on fully integrated photovoltaics
Born of the multiple needs of a busy, growing family and the desire
to create a home that would be as energy-e� cient as possible,
the owners of this Lincoln County farm worked closely
with John Morris Architects to reorganize their farmstead. The
original barn, a large three-story timber-frame structure, had a groundfl
oor llama stable below the water table of an adjacent pond, and was
subject to fl ooding during high-water periods. By relocating the old
barn and supplanting it with a large, watertight house addition, Morris’s
design accommodated a variety of demands without visually overpowering
the existing Cape and ell. A high priority was to reuse the former
barn site to visually anchor the farmhouse and take full advantage of
the sunny views over the pond. To this end, a new, waterproof foundation
was engineered and built to accommodate a new living room,
master suite, guest suite, game and exercise spaces, home o� ce, and a
greatly improved entrance and mudroom.
The house is heated by a surprisingly small modulating propane
boiler with carefully tuned and balanced radiant loops. The shading effect
of the large enclosed porch on the adjacent dining room is greatly
diminished and o� set by large argon-insulated glass skylights. The addition
and ell renovations capture the sunlight and views to the southwest
that pervade every main space with warmth. Just to the north, the
owner, architect, and ReVision Energy gracefully sited a large photovoltaic
array that supplies all electricity to the farmstead.
Richardson & Associates of Saco assisted the owners and architect
with multiple grade transitions to create a cohesive and pleasing landscape
design.
68 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011 MH+D
Construction: Morris Construction Services
Landscape Architecture: Richardson & Associates
Photography: Rob Karosis Photography