265 MAIN STREET
In 2010 Caleb Johnson and local businessman David Flood partnered to form Thread—an organization dedicated to bringing economic growth to Main Street through real estate development. After a year and a half of preparation, our firm began renovations to transform the abandoned brick building at 265 into artists' studios, live/work lofts, retail space, and CJA’s new architecture studio. Our collaboration with the arts group Engine has opened possibilities to integrate music studios and an art gallery.
Designed by: Caleb Johnson Architects
Built by: CJA Construction
SACO CHURCH
A local contractor came to us with the challenge of converting an old church in Camp Ellis into 2 dwellings units. We were struck by the exposed iron riveted trusses which opened up large spans and high ceilings. With the client's blessing, the project soon centered around preserving these trusses as well as the high
ceilings. By creating a second story bridge to cross the central lofted space, we were able to make a dramatic home where all spaces open onto the central living area framed by the antique trusses.
Designed by: Caleb Johnson Architects
Built by: Steve Joyce
FLORENCE LOMBARD ELEMENTARY
Caleb's involvement on the board of this private school led CJA to work alongside Green Design Studio on this project. Working with them we developed a bright and fresh school addition filled with modern classroom amenities. It was designed to be as maintenance-free as possible. Its new entry and floor plan reorganization bring clarity to this building made up of a church, day care, and private school. The renovation is currently being built by CJA Construction.
Designed by: Chris Briley
Built by: CJA Construction
WORKSHOP and antique car display
CJA is building a garage/workshop space to house property owner’s antique and sports cars, ATVs, and snowmobiles. The double height entrance leads up to a second floor designed to provide traveling music bands with an expansive practicing space and sleeping quarters. Large exposed steel beam and timber column connections express the fine detail in the building’s design and construction.
Designed by: Caleb Johnson Architects
Built by: CJA Construction
SOUTH PORTLAND RENOVATION
This design/build project is a complete structural and cosmetic renovation as well as a new entry addition for a young family in South Portland.
Designed by: Caleb Johnson Architects
Built by: CJA Construction
