Pickford Camp

This lakefront camp renovation combines modern updates with traditional camp elements, featuring an open floor plan, accessible design, and space for multiple generations.

Pickford Camp was featured in the October 2024 issue of Maine Home + Design.

Historic Preservation

This project transformed a seasonal camp into a year-round residence. The homeowners requested that we maintain familiar elements during renovation. Before construction began, the homeowner carefully removed each pine board and nail for future reinstallation. The second floor retains its camp character through original pine walls and site-built doors. These preserved materials allowed us to honor the heritage of the space while incorporating modern updates required for full-time living.

Legacy Materials

This waterfront home is designed to be both a full-time residence and a place for generations of family gatherings. We selected finishes and materials that would be beautiful and maintain their integrity throughout years of use.The bathroom features fantasy brown marble countertops, selected after weeks of in-home testing to ensure durability. The exterior features cedar garage doors in a carriage house style and a Douglas fir entry door.

Structural Solutions

The renovation required solutions to enhance both function and design. The installation of a steel beam, now concealed in the upstairs floor system, eliminated the need for support posts in the kitchen, creating a more open floor plan. The existing garage's cracking foundation required a complete rebuild, allowing us to add both storage and a mudroom. We concealed the TV within the kitchen island to preserve the view and maximize space in the narrow living room. Barstools in the kitchen face the lake instead of the kitchen itself.

Multi-Generational Design

The home’s design accommodates both current needs and future growth. The first floor includes an accessible primary bedroom and bathroom. A zero-threshold shower entry, slip-resistant tile floors, and wide clearances support aging in place. Upstairs, four bedrooms provide space for visiting children and future grandchildren, with a pocket door at the stairs creating a separate living zone, allowing the homeowners to close off the second floor when unused and maintain efficient heating on the main level.

Pickford Camp

Historic Preservation

Legacy Materials

Structural Solutions

Multi-Generational Design

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