Residential Design

RRARichard Renner Architects

RRA Richard Renner Architects With offi ces in Portland, Maine and Sherborn, Massachusetts,

RR|A designs distinctive residences throughout New England. Working closely with

clients and collaborating across disciplines, RR|A creates durable, environmentally

responsible buildings that complement their settings and express the vision and values

of their owners and occupants. Sustainable design is a cornerstone of the practice, and

for over a decade the fi rm has expanded and refi ned the process of designing effective

green homes and buildings.

Workload is carefully controlled to maintain a high level of principal involvement throughout

design and construction. Because of this involvement and the collaborative nature of the studio,

RR|A has developed a reputation for a high level of personal service.

Projects have received awards from the Boston Society of Architects, Resource Effi cient

Homes Across America, Maine Preservation, and the City of Portland, and include two

LEED Home Platinum certifi ed residences. RR|A has been published in numerous national

and regional shelter and residential magazines.

Coastal Home Designed to fi t into the oceanfront landscape, this four-bedroom home links coastal Maine vernacular architectural elements with a contemporary sensibility. The owners’ private spaces are located on the upper fl oor appropriately separated from garden level guest rooms. The fi rst-fl oor kitchen, family, dining, and living areas are arranged in a semi-open plan to accommodate large family gatherings while maintaining an intimate feel for the ownerswhen alone. A private guest suite above the garage is connected to the main house by an enclosed footbridge that overlooks a fern and rock garden below. A tower offers panoramic views of meadows and the rocky shoreline.

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Seacoast Retreat Though rigorously refl ecting the owners’ contemporary taste, this energy effi cient modern house complements the surrounding beachfront community. The over-all shape was inspired by both the beach and the ocean, which can be seen from all rooms. Interiors were designed to exhibit the owners’ extensive art collection.

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Urban Loft This LEED Home Platinum residence is the conversion of a 3,000 SF derelict brick commercial building into an offi ce on the ground fl oor and a loft apartment above. The 1,400 SF loft has a spacious, open layout for the public spaces, with an atrium-like entryway and clerestory windows, while the bedrooms are more private. Custom steel stairs lead to a home offi ce and then to a vegetated roof. The residence features high levels of insulation, triple-glazed windows, radiant fl oor heating, a solar photovoltaic system, and reused and repurposed materials.

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Seacoast Home Located in a historic waterfront community, this Shingle Style house takes advantage of water views in several directions. First-fl oor rooms are carefully arranged to maximize views and choices between public and private spaces, all with an intimate feel. With fi ve bedrooms and a third-fl oor bunk room, the house easily accommodates the owners’ families and guests. A protected porch on the west side, ideal for enjoying sunsets and views of the White Mountains, shades the interior from the afternoon sun.

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Urban Infi ll The contemporary design of this 1,200 SF, two-bedroom, energy effi cient urban infi ll home complements its eclectic neighborhood setting. The open plan on the fi rst fl oor contrasts with more intimate live / work spaces on the second fl oor. Stairs provide access to a roof deck that has views of Casco Bay. The walls are super- insulated, and future plans include solar panels for domestic hot water and electricity.

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Modern Farm House The approach to this new four-bedroom residence follows an old farm road to an entry court created by existing trees. The road continues through the garage to fi elds beyond. Rooms and porches are carefully arranged to take advantage of views to a pond, a barn, and the surrounding fi elds. An open plan inside unites kitchen, dining, and living spaces.

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LEED Home Platinum This 3,200 SF, four-bedroom house incorporates a high performance building envelope, minimal site disturbance, and environmentally friendly materials. The fl exible, open fl oor plan provides good views to the surrounding natural landscape. The house also features passive and active solar collection systems, triple-glazed windows, a heat recovery ventilator, radiant fl oor heating, and rain-screen siding.

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Studio & Chicken Coop This artist’s studio is fl ooded with light from a large, north-facing dormer, which also provides views to surrounding meadows. To the south, there are ocean views. The energy effi cient building includes triple-glazed windows and plans for future solar panels.

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Small Urban Home This energy effi cient, in-town house was created by rebuilding and adding to an existing three-car garage. The new home successfully maintains the scale and appearance of the previous structure while providing dramatic and effi cient new living spaces. Carefully placed windows fl ood the house with natural light while preserving privacy. The terrace and garden create an intimate and secluded outdoor space.

Island Home This island residence takes advantage of spectacular Caribbean ocean views of near and far islands with an open, informal plan. The house nestles into a steep slope, and the separate guest house frames the pool and preserves privacy.

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Carriage House This carriage house / studio frames the entrance to a shorefront property, and provides garage and overfl ow activity space for the nearby main house.

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www.rrennerarchitects.com

35 Pleasant StreetPortland, Maine 04101T 207.773.9699F 207.773.9599

133 South Main StreetSherborn, Massachusetts 01770T 508.651.2385F 508.651.0911

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