Go Logic builds a wooden house in a forest clearing in Maine
US studio Go Logic has completed a three-bedroom home in New England, featuring angled roofs, a covered walkway and glazing that offers expansive views of the surrounding woodland (+ slideshow).
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_12.jpg)
Called the Cousins River Residence – its name inspired by a local waterway – the home is located in Freeport, a town in southern Maine.
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_8.jpg)
Clad in fibre-cement clapboard and locally milled pine boards, the 1,600-square-foot (148-square-metre) home is situated on a forested bluff that overlooks an estuary.
It is composed of three volumes, each with a sloped roof: the main home, a screened-in porch and a garage.
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_11.jpg)
The house sits in a clearing to ensure it receives plenty of sunlight. It is just one storey high, so the surrounding trees tower above it.
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_6-e1460632449151.jpg)
Go Logic's aim was to create an aesthetically pleasing home that incorporates passive design strategies.
Daylight passes through south-facing glass doors and windows, softly illuminating the interior.
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_7.jpg)
The glazed openings also provide occupants with clear views of the scenic landscape.
"This integration of performance and aesthetics is characteristic of the Cousins River Residence," said Go Logic, a design-build firm founded in 2008 and based in Belfast, Maine.
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_2.jpg)
A covered walkway stretches between the house and the garage, helping "connect the buildings to the landscape".
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_3.jpg)
The team designed the building to incorporate "ageing-in-place" – a series of criteria that aim to make residents feel comfortable and safe, regardless of age, income or ability level.
This resulted in the addition of a wooden deck, a screened-in porch and a covered walkway on the same level as the house.
"This approach fosters fluidity between spaces, allowing freedom of movement from interior to exterior," said the firm.
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_1.jpg)
Inside, the home features vaulted ceilings and an open-plan layout in the main living area, with built-in cabinetry and shelving serving as partitions.
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_4.jpg)
In the living room, the designers used Baltic birch to construct custom casework, wall panelling and a daybed.
A large shelving unit is filled with books and art objects. The side facing the living room is covered with frosted glass panels, while the backside, which lines a hallway, is left open.
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_5.jpg)
Ash was used for joinery in the kitchen and bedrooms, all of which feature light colours and contemporary decor.
Concrete flooring not only provides a modern touch, but also helps regulate the home's temperature throughout the year, according to Go Logic.
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_9.jpg)
"The Cousins River Residence demonstrates that high-performance homes can take on a new form, embracing a contemporary aesthetic in a traditional New England landscape," said the studio.
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_936_10.jpg)
Go Logic opts for timber in many of its architecture projects. Other examples include a summer house made up of three wooden cabins and an energy-efficient laboratory for the University of Chicago.
Photography is by Trent Bell.
Project credits:
Prinicipal: Matthew O’Malia
Project Architect: Gunther Kragler
General Contractor: GO Logic
Structural Engineer: Al Putnam
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_1.gif)
![Cousins River Residency by GoLogic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/cousins-river-residence-go-logic-freeport-maine-new-england-us_dezeen_2.gif)