877 Belfast Rd, Knox, ME 04986

Created by Eric Nation of Workshop + Gallery, Knox Cabin is a 1100 square foot 2 bedroom, 1 bath, modernist house designed to sit respectfully in its 7 acre rural environment. The energy efficient, single story house is tucked into the hillside to provide shelter from cold Maine Nor'easters and noise from the nearby road. The linear floor plan allows each room to have unobstructed views over a meadow surrounded by mature forest. A covered entry porch opens into the living room and open plan kitchen anchored by a centrally located Morso wood stove. Clerestory windows along the North wall bathe the living spaces in soft natural light. Interior finishes reflect the minimalist aesthetic, with a rough sawn pine ceiling contrasting the concrete floors and white walls in the living room, kitchen and bedrooms. The dark granite countertop of the kitchen island is wrapped by a massive hemlock counter that provides seating for dining and entertaining. The living room and Master Bedroom open out onto a gravel terrace that sits above the meadow below. Materials were chosen for both tactile and aesthetic value, but also durability and ease of maintenance. Knox Cabin embodies the best qualities of craftsmanship, tranquility and comfort.