Kittery
For this coastal New England project, Winter Holben Architecture & Design set out to create a structure that felt grounded in its environment and visually timeless. ICON® Radiata Pine offered the ideal material solution. Balancing natural character, refined texture, and performance built to last.
Location
Kittery, ME
Builder
Bridgeside Building Co.
Architect
Winter Holben
Photography
James Reed Photography
Product(s)
ICON® Radiata Pine
Wood Species
Radiata Pine
Applications Presented
Siding
Design Notes
This project explores the intersection of raw materials and refined architecture. The design team intentionally paired ICON Radiata Pine with untreated metal that will rust naturally over time. The idea was to let both materials weather in tandem, creating a patina story that reflects the environment.
ICON Radiata Pine's texture and tone were important. Less structured than ICON Douglas Fir, but still consistent enough to look clean on a modern form. It offered that elusive balance between natural variation and architectural order, helping the facade feel both grounded and elevated.
The result is a design that is regional, honest, and timeless. Where the material tells a story, right from day one.
PROJECT IMPACT
ICON Radiata Pine delivered both aesthetic value and practical performance. Its availability in long lengths allowed for clean, continuous lines with fewer seams, helping to reinforce the modern form of the structure.
ICON Radiata Pine's accessible price point made it possible to feature wood more extensively throughout the exterior, without compromising on design or durability. This made ICON Radiata Pine not only a design win, but a project-enabling material.
Our thermal modification process provided the durability and stability required for New England’s coastal climate, giving the team peace of mind around longevity and weathering.
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