WINTER HOLBEN's HQ In Mainebiz
Kittery architecture and design firm’s $2.5M HQ includes housing and gallery
Laurie Schreiber for Mainebiz - Winter Holben, an architecture and design firm in Kittery, is moving into a purpose-built headquarters around the corner from its current location.
The building at 3 Walker St. combines the firm’s studio and a street-level art and design gallery. It will also provide housing that includes both market-rate and affordable apartments, said Elisa Winter Holben, who owns the company with her husband, Brandon Holben.
“As both the owners and architects, we had been looking for the perfect property to invest in Kittery for some time, and this rare site gave us the opportunity to create a ‘ground-up’ building in the center of a neighborhood we know and love,” Winter Holben told Mainebiz. “The result is a project that honors its historic context while pushing forward contemporary design and sustainability.”
The design includes corner storefront windows and nearly panoramic views of the neighborhood, Kittery's Foreside area. There’s a roof deck bordered by a green roof system designed to reduce the heat island effect and manage stormwater.
Inside, the first floor has a conference room and reception space for hosting clients and events. The gallery space will have rotating art and design exhibitions “that reflect our values and design approach,” said Winter Holben.
The second floor houses the firm’s studio.
We’re thrilled to continue growing in the community we love, and to use this new space as a hub for creativity, collaboration, and connection.
Check out our feature in Mainebiz to learn more about the vision behind the building and what’s next for Winter Holben.