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Starting the week off with some material development sketches for a bathroom remodel in South Portland ✨

• In Progress •

Sheetrock is up, cabinets are (mostly) in, and pine wainscoting is being applied at the Cape Elizabeth ADU + Reno!

Keep an eye out for an exciting cabinet install in the ADU portion of this project coming soon ✨

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And somehow… we’re already in the throes of September! What a whirlwind. While we’ve been busy over here at the office, we couldn’t leave you without a material palette of the month! With this wild and unpredictable weather we’ve been having (and maybe even a hurricane), this palette is inspired by the softening colors of late summer, hot coffee, cozy mornings, and anticipation for the coming change of season.

As construction continues over at the Cape Elizabeth ADU, we can't help but swoon over the play of angles and natural light ... peep the laser beam in photo 3⚡️

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• Meet the Team •

We are excited to introduce the second part of our team, Architectural Designer, Morgan Bloom!

Before starting with Studio OBWI in early 2022, Morgan completed her Master of Architecture at Montana State University. Being from Alaska, she enjoys the outdoors and everything coastal living has to offer. The ocean and expansive hiking opportunities of the Northeast are a constant source of exploration and creative inspiration. When Morgan's not in the studio, you can find her block printing, trying new restaurants + breweries, and training for a half marathon in October!

- Burning Questions -
Grad school late-night snack of choice?
“Flamin Hot Limon Cheetos + coffee always ”

Favorite deep focus music?
“Folk + Bluegrass, Deep House”

Best part about living in Maine?
“The ability to get to the water in minutes, and the abundance of trails all over the greater Portland area”

Favorite architectural style?
“Contemporary Scandinavian with bright pops of color + warmth”

• Meet the Team • We are excited to introduce our Lead Architectural Designer, Dave Ornvold! Dave has worked in the construction and design industry for over 15 years. Before working in architecture, he ran his own one-man design-build business in Vermont. This past experience allows him to understand the “nuts and bolts” of how projects come together in construction, which has been an invaluable tool for Studio OBWI! When Dave’s not designing, he finds great joy in spending time with his wife and one year old daughter, working on his house in Back Cove, and grilling up wild concoctions for friends and family. - Burning Questions - Grad school late night snack of choice? "Trader Joe’s Cheese Crunchies" Favorite deep focus music? "Trance, House, Dance/ Electronic" Best part about living in Maine? “The convergence of the ocean, mountains, good food, and fresh air” Favorite architectural style? "Victorian exterior + modern but cozy Scandinavian interior" #designbuild #portlandmaine #davestheman #architecture #smallbusiness

SoPo ADU | Renovation
Before + After

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SoPo ADU | Renovation
Before + After

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SoPo ADU | Renovation
Before + After

Everyone loves the a good ol’ fashioned !

This 445 square foot garage-turned-ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is one of the first of its kind in South Portland. As the city of South Portland has recently updated ADU regulations, home-owners can more easily incorporate ADU’s onto their property as a means to address the local housing shortage.

The SoPo ADU was designed for our client’s mother, to allow privacy and comfort while also being near to family. The space is retrofitted to accommodate more current energy code + residential amenities, resulting in a warm, efficient and bright 1 bedroom concept.

Let us know how we can make your ADU dreams a reality!

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From a completed ADU in South Portland

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From a completed ADU in South Portland