Winkelman Architecture is a Maine-based architectural firm specializing in custom, single-family residential design. With projects spanning across Maine, Massachusetts, California, and Canada, their team of ten professionals excels in navigating challenges, managing design conversations both locally and remotely. Their approach is characterized by a highly collaborative, craft-driven, and open-minded philosophy, emphasizing connections to nature, the use of daylight, and the integration of sustainable materials and methods.
At Winkelman Architecture, design is the cornerstone of their practice, tailored uniquely to each site and client like a skilled tailor fitting a garment. Their design process begins by evaluating zoning, environmental, and contextual factors, then incorporating the client’s program to create spaces that prioritize circulation, function, views, and daylight. The firm’s stylistic diversity allows them to cater to a range of design preferences, from modern and daylight-driven to classic New England styles, ensuring that each project reflects the client’s vision and goals.
Committed to environmentally responsible design, Winkelman Architecture integrates renewable energy sources and sustainable practices into their projects, with a focus on passive solar design, local materials, and high-efficiency systems. Their attention to detail, budget transparency, and collaborative approach with builders and tradespeople set them apart in delivering successful outcomes. Located on Union Wharf in Portland, their office space reflects the passion, creativity, and love of place that defines their work, creating a nurturing environment for their team and clients alike.