Michelle B. Phelps, AIA, NCARB has over thirty years experience in the industry of custom residential & commercial architecture with many notable recent and past projects featured in publications. Michelle is a licensed Architect in the state of Maine, as well as NCARB certified, with the National Council of Architect’s Registration Board and a member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects). Michelle's portfolio includes numerous outstanding award-winning projects including new construction, renovations, additions, historic restoration/renovations and commercial architectural works.
Michelle is a graduate of the Boston Architectural College (BAC) with a BArch Degree from the School of Architecture with a background in both Interior Design & Fine Arts from previous colleges. Michelle is a native 5th generation Maine resident, having spent her early years growing up on the coast instilling an appreciation for Maine’s coast along with inland lakes and mountains. While working in Boston in her early career years at area notable firms, she gained valuable exposure to many applications of architecture and the surrounding cities including Boston, Cambridge, and work on Nantucket. Together, along with their team of professionals, she strives to provide quality service and superior design to their clients. She enjoys working closely with clients and exploring optimum design solutions in order to bring project visions to life.
Qualifications:
The following represents recent projects designed by Phelps Architects Inc. We are happy to provide references and examples of past work. Please contact us via email, phone or stop in for a visit.
New Residence and/or Complete Renovations (Partial List):
- Acconciamessa, Boynton Residence, Monhegan Island
- Alfieri Cottage, Complete renovation, Nobleboro, ME
- Aloise, New Residence and Garage, New Harbor, ME
- Atkinson Cottage, New Shingle Style Cottage, Newcastle, ME
- Bailey Residence, New Cape Residence and Garage, Nobleboro, ME
- Barret Residence, Complete Estate Renovations, Westport Island, ME
- Bayne Residence and Garage, St. George, ME
- Bishop Residence, New Shingle Style Cottage, Bristol, ME
- Blasco Residence, New Residence, and Guest House, Southport Island, ME
- Boutselis Residence, Complete Cottage Renovation and Additions, Jefferson, ME
- Brophy Residence, New Residence and Garage, West Bath, ME
- Buckley Estate, New Residence, Carriage House, and Boathouse, Brooksville, ME
- Cragin Residence, New Shingle Style Residence and Garage/Guest Suite, St. George, ME
- Cross Point Residence, New Shingle Style Residence, Edgecomb, ME
- Dinardo Cottage and Garage, Westport Island, ME
- Donnovan Residence, Complete conversion of Garage to New Studio, Additions, South Bristol, ME
- Dunn/Hadley Residence, Complete Renovation and Additions, South Bristol, ME
- Fauver Residence, Gambrel Shingle Style, Southport Island, ME
- Fitch Residence, Complete Estate Renovations, Additions, Pemaquid, ME
- Freese, New Farm-House Style Residence and Studio/Garage Barn/Studio, Bristol, ME
- Hamman-Papsidero, New Carriage House Style Garage/Guest Suite, Rockland, ME
- Hammitte – Complete Estate Renovations and Additions, St. George, ME
- Heyward Residence & Garage, Damariscotta, ME
- Heidenreich Residence, New Shingle Style Residence and Garage, Bristol, ME
- Henjis Estate, New Residence, Renovations, Guest Cottage Renovations, Bailey Island, ME
- Hush Guest House, New Shingle Style Garage/Studio, Bristol, ME
- Hush Residence, New Shingle Style Residence, Bristol, ME
- Jaynes-Knoblock Cottage, New Cottage, Edgecomb, ME
- Mackie Residence, New Residence, Westport Island, ME
- MacGilvra Residence, New Guest Cottage, Isle of Springs, Boothbay, ME
- Malinowski, Artist Studio, Walpole, ME
- Meroff Residence, New Main Residence, Barn and Carriage House – Machiasport, ME
- McCarthy Residence, New Residence and renovations, South Bristol, ME
- Mills Residence, New Period Style Barn/Garage/Studio and Main House Addition, Newcastle, ME
- Overby Estate, New Residence, Carriage House, and Boathouse, Boothbay Harbor, ME
- Purcell Residence, New Residence and Garage, and Apartment, Damariscotta, ME
- Race Boathouse, New Garage/Boathouse/Studio, Edgecomb, ME
- Reiser Residence, Complete Estate Renovation and Additions, South Bristol, ME
- Seely Residence, New Residence, Damariscotta, ME
- Snyder Residence, New Residence, Rockport, ME
- Spurling Residence, Complete Estate and Guest House Renovations and Additions, Palermo, ME
- Stehlik Residence, New Garage/Studio – Nobleboro, ME
- Pearson Residence, New Residence, Brunswick, ME
- Trafton Residence, Complete Estate Renovations and Additions, Newcastle, ME
- Witten Cottage, Boothbay Harbor, ME
- Yassa Residence, Complete Estate Renovations and Additions, Kittery Point, ME
Additions & Renovations (Partial List)
- Abello Residence, Family Room and Master Suite Addition, Edgecomb, ME
- Acheson Renovations, Pemaquid, ME
- Archibald Residence, Additions and Renovations, South Bristol, ME
- Austen Residence, Additions and Renovations, Damariscotta, ME
- Balch, Addition and Renovations/Expansion, Damariscotta, ME
- Bartlett Residence, Additions and Renovations, Walpole, ME
- Bedigian Residence, Sun Room Addition and Renovations, Port Clyde, ME
- Beebe Residence, Addition and Renovations, South Bristol, ME
- Berg Residence, Additions and Renovations, Bristol, ME
- Bloch Residence, Screen Room Addition and Renovations, Bremen, ME
- Christy Residence, Renovations, Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Doughty Residence, Renovations, Woolwich, ME
- Duncan Residence, Addition, MA
- Frye, Additions/Renovation and Expansions, Pemaquid, ME
- Flory Residence, Additions and Renovations, Walpole, ME
- Gardner Cottage, Renovations, Bristol, ME
- Geisler Residence, Renovations and Kitchen, Edgecomb, ME
- Heimann Residence, Additions and Renovations, Bristol, ME
- Hoffmann Residence and Carriage House, Extensive Redesign, Additions and Renovations, Southport Island, ME
- Howes Residence, Additions and Renovations, Woolwhich, ME
- Kinney-Reifel Residence, Great Room Addition and Renovations, Nobleboro, ME
- Lillich Residence, Cabin Additions and Renovations, Jefferson, ME
- Lukianoff Residence, Additions and Renovations, New Harbor, ME
- Martin Residence, Additions and Renovations, Ogunquit Beach, ME
- Martin Residence, Additions and Renovations, Wells, ME
- Masters Estate, Renovation and Expansions - Residence, Round Pond, ME
- McCormack, Renovations and Expansion, South Bristol, ME
- McCrum Estate, Extensive Additions and Renovations, Blue Hill, ME
- McManus Residence, Addition and Renovations, Cumberland, ME
- Monroe Residence, Renovations, Georgetown, ME
- Murray Residence, Addition and Renovations, Camden, ME
- Netherton Residence, Garage/Game Room/Guest Rooms including Renovations & Expansions, Blue Hill, ME
- Owen Residence, Sun Room and Master Suite Additions, Renovations, Nobleboro, ME
- Pearce Residence, Addition and Renovations, Nobleboro, ME
- Peterson Cottage, Addition and Renovations, Boothbay, ME
- Peterson, Renovations and Expansion, East Boothbay, ME
- Prime Residence, Renovations, Bristol, ME
- Reagan Cottage, Addition and Renovations, Kittery, ME
- Rich Cottage, Expansion and Renovations, Harpswell Neck, ME
- Rogers Residence, Addition and Renovations, Port Clyde, ME
- Russ Residence, Addition and Renovations, Damariscotta, ME
- Rynne-Westerlind, Additions/Renovations, Damariscotta, ME
- Sherman Residence, Additions and Renovations, Bristol, ME
- Smith Residence, Master Suite additions, Kitchen and Main House Renovations, Damariscotta, ME
- Stone Residence, Conversion of Barn to Residence, Addition and Renovations, Alna, ME
- Waltinger Cottage, Additions and Renovations, Barter Island, ME
- Westerlind Residence, Extensive Renovations and Additions, Nobleboro, ME
Historic Renovations & Additions (Partial List):
- 278 Main Street, Historic Early 1800’s Building Additions/Renovations, Damariscotta, ME
- Chan Residence, Historic Early1800’s Building Additions and Renovations, Wiscasset, ME
- Curry/Morter Residence, Historic Early 1800’s Building Additions and Renovations, Damariscotta, ME
- Devlin Residence, Early 1800’s Building Garage Addition and Renovations, Damariscotta, ME
- Griffee Residence, Late 1700’2 Building, Additions and Renovations, Woolwich, ME
- Heimann Residence, Additions and Renovations, Bristol, ME
- Phillips Residence, Late 1700’s New Ell, New Barn and Garage/Barn, Renovations, Newcastle, ME
- Reiser/Watling Residence, 1800’s Building, Addition and Renovations, Newcastle, ME
- Tompkins Residence, 1800’s Building, Additions and Renovations, Edgecomb, ME
Tiny House/Passive Solar:
- Atkinson Cottage, New Construction Tiny House Cottage, Newcastle, Damariscotta Lake, ME
- Bayne Residence, St. George, ME
- Sommer-Sproul, New Construction Tiny House Residence and Site Planning, Bristol, ME
Commercial (Partial List):
- 278 Main Street, Professional Offices/Apartment, Damariscotta, ME
- A.L. Logging, Commercial Garage/Workshop, Bristol, ME
- Animal Boarding Facility – Waldoboro, ME
- Calvary Baptist Church, Master Planning, Code Assessment, Warren, ME
- 1812 Farm, Catering Storage/Support Facility, Bristol, ME
- CCS School Gymnasium, New Lobby and New Gymnasium, Waldoboro, ME
- Condominium Documents, Glidden Street, Damariscotta, ME
- Damariscotta Restrooms, Damariscotta Chamber/Information Center, Damariscotta, ME
- Down East Community Hospital, Renovations, Machias, ME
- Event Center Building Planning, and Master Plan, Nobleboro, ME
- Main Street Apartment and ADA Entry/Walkway, Main Street, Damariscotta, ME
- Merry Barn Writers Retreat and Education Center, Edgecomb, ME
- Town of Damariscotta, Municipal Rest room Facility, Damariscotta, ME
- Woodbrook Animal Clinic, Woolwich, ME
Academic Qualifications:
- Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA, Bachelor of Architecture, 2003
- University of Maine, Augusta, ME, Studies in Architecture and Fine Arts
- Hesser College, Manchester, NH, Interior Design
Memberships/Support & Contributions:
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
- American Institute of Architects
- Art Walk, Damariscotta, ME
- Boston Architectural College Alumnae, Boston, MA
- Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce
- Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, Maine
- Habitat for Humanity, ME
- Maine State AIA, American Institute of Architects
- Historic New England, Boston, MA
- Portland Society of Architects, Portland, ME
Publications/Awards:
- Maine Home & Design: Interior Design Feature, September 2024 Issue, Southport Island, ME
- Maine Home & Design: January // February 2023 Issue, "The Drawing Board" A Glam Gambrel Infused with Downeast Charm, Brooksville, ME
- Maine Home & Design: December 2020 Architecture Listing, Residential "Northern Point Overlook"
- Maine Home & Design: June 2020 Issue, "The Drawing Board" Shoreside Retreat, Boothbay Harbor ME
- Maine Home & Design Publication: March 2019 Issue, “Bigger On The Inside” The Small Spaces Issue
- Maine Home & Design Publication: August 2018 Issue, “The Drawing Board” Coastal Retreat, St. George, ME
- Fine Home Building: 2018 Awards Issue, Reader's Choice Finalist, Pemaquid, ME
- Maine Home & Design Publication: August 2017 Issue, “The Drawing Board” View Finder, New Harbor, Bristol, ME
- Maine Home & Design Publication: April 2016 Issue, “The Drawing Board” Cottage Charm, Pemaquid Peninsula, ME
- Maine Home & Design Publication: April 2015 Issue, “The Drawing Board” Bristol Farmhouse, Bristol, ME
- Maine Home & Design Publication: May 2012 Issue, “The Drawing Board” Shingle Style Guest House, Southwest Harbor, ME
- Maine Home & Design Publication: “The Architecture Issue”
- December 2012 Issue, Cook Residence, Southwest, Harbor, ME