DESIGN

CAMDEN, ME

Camden has a rich boat-building history dating back to the 1700s - the Working Waterfront drew inspiration from the organized chaos of the old wharf designs. In the past, the harborfront would be dotted with trade shops of all shapes and sizes - buildings seemingly laid out without intention but where everything served a purpose. The new facility plays off this idea with independent volumes and irregular rooflines connected to one another. It is the intersection of modern and traditional design with cantilevered corner glass juxtaposed against traditional, local building elements like cedar shakes. Classic maritime heritage contrasted with modern design can be found in the vaulted foyer of the marina offices. A 1930s Tech Dinghy originally commissioned by the owner’s great-grandfather sits above the reception desk welcoming every visitor to the waterfront.