Stowe Electric

For years, the Stowe Electric Department operated its administrative offices and maintenance facilities on two separate properties on opposite sides of Stowe Village. Seeking to improve operational efficiency and better serve the community, Stowe Electric acquired a new site along the Little River in the heart of the Moscow Village Historic District to consolidate its operations.

Bread Loaf was engaged to plan, design, and construct a new administrative office building and a six-bay garage on the site. To honor the historic character of the village, the office building was designed in the style of a Greek Revival house, addressing the street with a familiar and context-sensitive form. The garage, positioned behind the main building, takes on the appearance of a weathered wood outbuilding, complementing the historic vernacular without drawing attention away from the streetscape.

The design and permitting process involved extensive collaboration with local residents and the Stowe Development Review Board. The result is a thoughtfully integrated facility that blends seamlessly into the 19th-century village fabric while supporting the modern needs of Stowe Electric.