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Shadwell is an award-winning architecture studio based in Portland, Maine, founded in 2002.
Studio
Our Story
Shadwell is an award-winning architecture studio based in Portland, Maine, founded in 2002.
Studio
Our Story
Shadwell is an award-winning architecture studio based in Portland, Maine, founded in 2002.
About
For over two decades, we have poured our passion into creating modern homes made for living.
With over two decades of experience, we focus primarily on modern residential design — homes that are clean, functional, and built to last.
Our four-person team gives every project personal attention, from the first sketch to the final detail. We believe good architecture isn't about scale or spectacle, but about creating spaces that truly serve the people who live in them.
For us, a house never stands alone: every design begins with the site itself. Light, landscape, streetscape, and natural materials all shape the outcome — resulting in homes that don't dominate their surroundings, but enrich them.
About
For over two decades, we have poured our passion into creating modern homes made for living.
With over two decades of experience, we focus primarily on modern residential design — homes that are clean, functional, and built to last.
Our four-person team gives every project personal attention, from the first sketch to the final detail. We believe good architecture isn't about scale or spectacle, but about creating spaces that truly serve the people who live in them.
For us, a house never stands alone: every design begins with the site itself. Light, landscape, streetscape, and natural materials all shape the outcome — resulting in homes that don't dominate their surroundings, but enrich them.
About
For over two decades, we have poured our passion into creating modern homes made for living.
With over two decades of experience, we focus primarily on modern residential design — homes that are clean, functional, and built to last.
Our four-person team gives every project personal attention, from the first sketch to the final detail. We believe good architecture isn't about scale or spectacle, but about creating spaces that truly serve the people who live in them.
For us, a house never stands alone: every design begins with the site itself. Light, landscape, streetscape, and natural materials all shape the outcome — resulting in homes that don't dominate their surroundings, but enrich them.
Completed projects
100+
Total area designed
75,000+ m²
Completed projects
100+
Total area designed
75,000+ m²
Completed projects
100+
Total area designed
75,000+ m²
Jack Shadwell
Lead Architect
Louis Mooney
Senior Architect
Donna Laschenski
Interior Designer
Rachel Parrish
Junior Architect
Jack Shadwell
Lead Architect
Louis Mooney
Senior Architect
Donna Laschenski
Interior Designer
Rachel Parrish
Junior Architect
Jack Shadwell
Lead Architect
Louis Mooney
Senior Architect
Donna Laschenski
Interior Designer
Rachel Parrish
Junior Architect
Services
From the first sketch to the final detail, we guide every project with care, clarity, and genuine dedication.
Custom Residential Design
From the first site visit to the final detail, we design homes tailored entirely to your life and your land. Every project begins with a conversation — how you live, what you need, and what the site itself suggests. The result is a home that feels effortless: clean, functional, and deeply connected to its surroundings.
Renovation & Extension
Older homes carry character worth preserving — and potential worth unlocking. We rework existing structures with a light but confident touch, opening up floor plans, bringing in natural light, and adding space where it's truly needed. Our goal is an extension that feels like it was always meant to be there.
Feasibility & Site Studies
Before you commit to a lot or a major build, we help you understand what's actually possible. We assess zoning, orientation, terrain, access, and budget realities, then translate them into clear options and honest recommendations — so you can make your biggest decisions with confidence, not guesswork.
Services
From the first sketch to the final detail, we guide every project with care, clarity, and genuine dedication.
Custom Residential Design
From the first site visit to the final detail, we design homes tailored entirely to your life and your land. Every project begins with a conversation — how you live, what you need, and what the site itself suggests. The result is a home that feels effortless: clean, functional, and deeply connected to its surroundings.
Renovation & Extension
Older homes carry character worth preserving — and potential worth unlocking. We rework existing structures with a light but confident touch, opening up floor plans, bringing in natural light, and adding space where it's truly needed. Our goal is an extension that feels like it was always meant to be there.
Feasibility & Site Studies
Before you commit to a lot or a major build, we help you understand what's actually possible. We assess zoning, orientation, terrain, access, and budget realities, then translate them into clear options and honest recommendations — so you can make your biggest decisions with confidence, not guesswork.
Services
From the first sketch to the final detail, we guide every project with care, clarity, and genuine dedication.
Custom Residential Design
From the first site visit to the final detail, we design homes tailored entirely to your life and your land. Every project begins with a conversation — how you live, what you need, and what the site itself suggests. The result is a home that feels effortless: clean, functional, and deeply connected to its surroundings.
Renovation & Extension
Older homes carry character worth preserving — and potential worth unlocking. We rework existing structures with a light but confident touch, opening up floor plans, bringing in natural light, and adding space where it's truly needed. Our goal is an extension that feels like it was always meant to be there.
Feasibility & Site Studies
Before you commit to a lot or a major build, we help you understand what's actually possible. We assess zoning, orientation, terrain, access, and budget realities, then translate them into clear options and honest recommendations — so you can make your biggest decisions with confidence, not guesswork.
Quotes
The best measure of our work is what our clients say about it. Here are a few of their stories.
"Working with Shadwell was a seamless experience from start to finish. They listened carefully to our needs and designed a home that fits our family and the landscape perfectly."
Nathan Creed
Creed Residence
"The team turned our vague ideas into a home we never want to leave. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and the process felt personal at every stage."
Margaret Torrance
Torrance Residence
"Shadwell guided us through every decision with patience and expertise. The home they designed is beautiful, functional, and truly feels like it was made just for our family."
Elliot Trenton
Trenton Residence
"The team communicated openly with us at every stage of the project. They delivered a stunning home on time, and living here feels even better than we ever imagined it would."
Paul Robertson
Robertson Cabin
Quotes
The best measure of our work is what our clients say about it. Here are a few of their stories.
"Working with Shadwell was a seamless experience from start to finish. They listened carefully to our needs and designed a home that fits our family and the landscape perfectly."
Nathan Creed
Creed Residence
"The team turned our vague ideas into a home we never want to leave. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and the process felt personal at every stage."
Margaret Torrance
Torrance Residence
"Shadwell guided us through every decision with patience and expertise. The home they designed is beautiful, functional, and truly feels like it was made just for our family."
Elliot Trenton
Trenton Residence
"The team communicated openly with us at every stage of the project. They delivered a stunning home on time, and living here feels even better than we ever imagined it would."
Paul Robertson
Robertson Cabin
Quotes
The best measure of our work is what our clients say about it. Here are a few of their stories.
"Working with Shadwell was a seamless experience from start to finish. They listened carefully to our needs and designed a home that fits our family and the landscape perfectly."
Nathan Creed
Creed Residence
"The team turned our vague ideas into a home we never want to leave. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and the process felt personal at every stage."
Margaret Torrance
Torrance Residence
"Shadwell guided us through every decision with patience and expertise. The home they designed is beautiful, functional, and truly feels like it was made just for our family."
Elliot Trenton
Trenton Residence
"The team communicated openly with us at every stage of the project. They delivered a stunning home on time, and living here feels even better than we ever imagined it would."
Paul Robertson
Robertson Cabin
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