Custom Lake Home Design, Rooted in Belgrade Lakes
Bench & Field Architecture, of AWHA Design Group
A Local Studio for Lakefront Living
Bench & Field Architecture is a residential design studio based in Belgrade Lakes, Maine, focused on custom homes for the lakes region — from year-round residences to classic Maine camps. Bench & Field is the residential architecture practice of AWHA Design Group.
Licensed, Local, and Hands-On
Every Bench & Field project is led directly by Principal Architect Andrew Hankermeyer, licensed in both Maine and New Jersey, with the practice currently serving as the only architecture firm based within 50 miles of Belgrade Lakes. Homeowners work with the same architect from first sketch through final design.
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Do You Need an Architect to Build a Home in Belgrade Lakes, Maine?
Yes — Maine requires a licensed architect for most new home construction and substantial renovations, particularly on waterfront lots with shoreland zoning considerations. Working with a locally licensed architect helps ensure the design meets state and local code requirements from the start, avoiding costly redesigns later in the permitting process.
A Design Process Built Around the Water
From first site visit through final drawings, Bench & Field Architecture designs homes around the shoreline, the views, and the way a family actually wants to live at the lake.