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The Labyrinth at UNE, Portland, Maine
I was recently contracted to design and build this 5-circuit medieval labyrinth as a permanent installation for the University of New England.
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Granite Steps, Scarborough, Maine
Hand-split granite foundation stones from a 19th century farmhouse find new life in these front steps.
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Granite Mailbox Post, Scarborough, Maine
Hand-split granite with a simple black bracket
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Granite Steps, Portland, Maine
8′ granite steps with a granite flagstone landing make for a grand entrance at this stately West End home.
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Reclaimed-Brick Patio, Yarmouth, Maine
The bricks at this historic Yarmouth farmhouse are wicked old, each one a little different from the next. I went with the original basket-weave pattern and the result is an antique look with plenty of character.
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Granite Walkway and Retaining Wall, Freeport, Maine
This walkway was built with Green Mountain Granite, a 2-4″ thick granite flagstone, some pieces weighing over 500 lbs. Stones were collected from around the property for a drystone retaining wall, and old granite foundation stones were brought in for … Continue reading
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Reclaimed-Brick Patio, Cumberland Foreside, Maine
The existing patios at this home were constructed without the proper base of crushed stone and stonedust, and as a result hadn’t fared well over the years. All the brick was taken up and set aside, a foot of dirt … Continue reading
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Dry Stone Archway, Baldwin, Maine
This granite arch was built with no mortar and no heavy equipment. Construction began 4 feet below ground for the foundation, and culminated 12 feet in the air with the keystone.
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Brick Driveway with Cedar Fence, Portland, Maine
Built in Portland’s historic West End, this project was approved for construction by the Portland Historic Preservation Committee. New England red clay brick with a white cedar picket fence.
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