HOUSE and Office FOR MR. & MRS. DOUGLAS RASMUSSEN
Repeat clients are the best.
Dynaton Group office is now completed. January 2008
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SEE LARGER PHOTOS
The Client moved in December 13, 2003.
For construction photos of this house see below OR CLICK HERE. Last update 02/24/2008 TO CONSTRUCTION PHOTO INDEX
VIEW FROM THE
NORTHEAST
The house is located on a wooded site in Mid- coast Maine. This is a "Not so big house" with 1275 SF on the ground floor plus 475 SF on the Balcony over looking the living area. There is an open carport for two cars and tool area to the North. The house is what I call a single great space. The major living areas are all open to each other so that even though the house is small it will live larger.
- From: Doug Rasmussen
- Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 7:30 AM
- To: James@Schildrotharchitect.com
- Subject: Spectacular
Dear James,
- Colleen overheard one of the architecture students saying that he thought
- the Rasmussen House was your best work ever. I admit to being biased but
- Colleen and I tend to agree with him.
- Every house that I ever lived in has been lacking light, even with the
- lights on. Your house is filled with wonderful natural light, even when the
- lights are turned off. It is spacious while at the same time being cozy and
- romantic. It's exactly as I envisioned it when I first saw the plans.
- My brother-in-law is fascinated by the laminar flow tub filler, and
- mentioned it to dozens of people at work - now we have a list of people
- seeking a house tour. Colleen thinks we should charge some sort of
- admission fee, perhaps a bottle of wine each so we can have a proper open
- house.
- I think when all the "fit and finish" work is done you will have created a masterpiece.
- Colleen and I thank you for all the creative energy you expended to make
- our dream a reality. We simply love the house.
Regards,
Doug and Colleen
March 2004
Sketch of the Fireplace, Living, Dining and Kitchen are one space. The ceiling opens to the Balcony Study above. The opposite side of this space is all glass open to the woods view to the south. Sunlight will be present all day long from this side. The passage on the left of the photo leads to the private part of the house. The flat screen TV is built into the high back of the kitchen counter which also blocks the view of the Kitchen counter from the living area. The end of the table has a drop leaf and gate leg.
SKETCH VIEW FROM THE BALCONY STUDY 
Balcony is to be used as an office/ study. Both clients have and use computers and this is where they will be. The door in the distance opens to a small guest room. Notice the shelf over the door and the open ceiling above the shelf. This opening will be closed with glass to stop sound but open to allow light and a visual feeling of each area to be extended and shared by the other. The chimney is ghosted in this sketch but is an important element in the space of this house. Good architecture can never be represented in photograph or sketches it must be experienced to be understood.
Radiant Heat Floor Construction photos
For construction photos of this house CLICK HERE. Last update 02/24/2008
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Construction photos showing the ICF units. These units are 48" long by 16" high by 11 1/4" thick. Made from Styrofoam the sides are 2 1/2" thick with a center core space 6 1/2" wide which is filed with concrete. The end result is an insulated reinforced concrete wall with an 28 R insulation value. The inside and outside finishes are attached to the units at 12 inches on center points using screws which fasten to plastic cross ties.
Builder for this project is Christopher Doherty if you would like more info on his fine work send me an e-mail.