Landform is a Portland-based design + build firm focused
on high-performance, high-design, and high-value infill projects. I handle zoning/permitting, architectural
design, and general contracting.
Let’s work together.
edin@landformbuild.com
(708) 620-9310
63 Federal St.
Portland, ME 04101
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02. Oakdale ADU
NOV 2025 — ONGOING
DESIGN | PERMITTING | GENERAL CONTRACTING
This project in Portland’s Oakdale neighborhood addresses a client’s need for an additional full-time residence on their property for family. Constrained by a few key zoning dimensional standards for accessory dwellings — namely that we were limited to 2/3 the principal structure’s 1,500 SF floor area and 18’ building height — I employed a couple of design strategies to achieve a two-story ADU to maximize floor area and yard space. By sinking the first-floor slab 10″ below grade and using a flat roof with insulation to the top of the sheathing, I have designed a 3BR ADU that occupies only 500 SF of yard space while meeting land use and building code constraints. Opting for a frost-protected shallow foundation minimized excavation near the property line, and panelized prefab construction with Croft (Rockland, ME) has enabled us to run panelization in parallel with site and foundation work.
Stay tuned for more updates through the build.
01. DEERING CENTER FOREVER HOME
COMPLETED SEP 2024
DESIGN | PERMITTING | CABINETRY
This is a personal project — my family’s forever home in Portland’s Deering Center neighborhood. The design is grounded in our day-to-day life, with generous space for both our kids and our toys/hobbies, and the flexibility to comfortably host long-term guests. The house has continued to evolve alongside us: in our first year alone, we operated a four-person law firm out of the living room and hosted parents for several months.
I served as the designer and led all permitting and pre-construction project management. In addition, I designed and built over 90 linear feet (and counting) of custom cabinetry. Spruce features prominently throughout the home — from exposed Nordic Lam glulams in the mudroom and kitchen, to a four-story CLT stair tower, to 3-ply “mini-CLT” plywood used for cabinetry and flooring.
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My name is Eric Din, and Landform is my solo practice.
I bring a rare combination of breadth and depth to everything I do — never content to be confined to just the details or only the big picture. My career began not in construction, but in engineering entrepreneurship. I spun a battery technology company out of my graduate school research that grew from NSF grant funding, where I handled everything from grant writing and circuit board design to business development with global automotive and battery OEMs.
Over time, I realized that engineering alone lacked an aesthetic creativity I craved. That realization led me on a self-directed journey into architectural design, zoning and housing policy, and construction management — an effort that eventually led to the launch of Landform Design + Build. I see the design/build process as a connected system, where regulatory constraint, design, financial feasibility, and construction all inform one another. My strength lies in working across these disciplines, combining them into a seamless process that maximizes efficiency, creativity, and value for clients.
At Landform, I focus on infill projects — ADUs, single-family homes, and multi-family housing — where thoughtful design meets efficient construction. I run a lean operation, partnering with trusted trade and professional collaborators, while applying my background in project and people management to keep every detail aligned. The result: projects that are practical, beautifully designed, and built to deliver value.