8 Essential Elements of Kennebec Design
- 1 to 1 1/2 story masses that hug the landscape
- Collection of building masses connected to great courtyards and outdoor spaces
- Lower pitched roofs that reinforce horizontality
- Outdoor living spaces that seamlessly connect to indoor rooms
- Native materials with a neutral color palette
- Large expanses of glass at prominent spaces of the home
- Lakeside porches and balconies to great views
- Exposed structural details on interior and exterior (brackets, beams, etc.)
Architectural Inspiration
The research of styles along Alabama, and other predominately Southern, lakes offered wonderful sources of inspiration – most notably houses variously categorized as Adirondack, Shingle, Cottage, Craftsman and Folk or Farmhouse. Together, these more traditional and recognized styles combine to create what we are calling Rustic Luxe, unique to the vision for Kennebec. No one specific style should be used and a creative interpretation and incorporation of all the styles by a design professional is important in the design of homes at Kennebec.
As a buyer at Kennebec, we want to help you design and build your dream lake house. Below are some architects we know can help you develop your own Kennebec home.
Should you need help through the design process, please contact us.
Thank you to all the architectural firms above that, through their work, have helped form and shape the Kennebec style.
Builders
When it comes down to execution, it’s the builder’s responsibility to ensure what’s shown on paper comes to life.
For this reason, the Kennebec development team lists some of the region’s best builders here to help you select the best one for you. All on our list have built homes on Lake Martin, been building for decades, and have crafted some of the most remarkable homes on the lake and beyond.
Chad Stearns Builder, LLC
Eclectic, AL
Francis Bryant Construction
Birmingham, AL
Hufham Farris Construction
Montgomery, AL;
Birmingham, AL; Leesburg, GA
Legacy New Homes
Montgomery, AL
Philip Woods Home Builder
Birmingham, AL
Southern Traditions Construction
Pike Road, AL
TCC General Contractors
Alexander City, AL
Realizing the Kennebec Vision
Schedule a tour of our large wooded lakefront homesites.
For more information, contact Miller Dark, the exclusive agent for Kennebec.

