Schotland Architecture is a custom residential design firm in Princeton, New Jersey. Our team is dedicated to creating high-performance homes that are timeless, beautiful, sustainable, and reflective of our clients' unique lifestyles. We are honored to have been voted Best Architect of 2023 by Princeton Town Topics readers.
Our Passion, Our Focus
Schotland Architecture is equally committed to preserving our architectural legacy and protecting our environment for future generations.
When Principal Architect Douglas R. Schotland, AIA, established the practice in 2009, his main goal was to help people integrate sustainable, energy-saving features into their vintage houses while maintaining their charm and historical integrity.
15 years later, this continues to be our passion and our focus.
With our deep knowledge of design, construction, building science, and history, we are uniquely equipped to help you craft a home that respects its past and embraces the future.
Client Testimonials
Simply put, Doug is the best! He listens and then puts his creative thinking, architectural expertise, finely tuned aesthetic, and attention to detail to work on your project.
I cannot say enough good things about Doug's commitment, professionalism, expertise, and vision!
Doug Schotland doesn't just make things. He makes them better….He patiently and professionally created some awesome drawings. He's creative, collaborative and thoughtful.
His vision in interpreting our ideas into the final plan for the renovation/addition has been outstanding. Doug is detail-oriented and thorough in his approach. He provided us with different options to consider and gave us helpful and unbiased guidance. We recommend him highly to anyone considering a home renovation/addition.
Working with Doug is a pleasure. He combines deep historical knowledge and training with fresh ideas and resources. He is both precise/detail oriented and creative/flexible - a perfect combination. From concept to final drawings the process was smooth and collaborative, and the resulting space is stunning. Doug is a superb architect and we recommend him highly.
Benefits of Working With Us
THANKS TO OUR VIRTUAL REALITY-DRIVEN PROCESS, YOU'LL BE PART OF THE DESIGN TEAM.
We believe that a robust dialogue with our clients is crucial to achieving the best possible result. Remarkable virtual reality (VR) technology facilitates discussion and enables clients to actively participate in the design process. Seeing a proposed design in 3D empowers clients, gives them confidence, and practically eliminates omissions and missed opportunities.
OUR KNOWLEDGE OF REGIONAL HISTORY AND THE MID-ATLANTIC BUILDING TRADITION MEANS THE DETAILS WILL BE CORRECT.
This unique blend of skills enables clients seeking to preserve the historical charm of their property to enjoy a home that is both timeless and contemporary, enhancing their living experience.
SUSTAINABLE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOME DESIGN IS WHAT WE DO.
The homes we design are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, reducing fossil fuel consumption and minimizing harm to the environment. Our clients can be confident that they are doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint.
STRONG CLIENT ADVOCACY—FROM START TO FINISH.
We understand that many of our clients are unfamiliar with—or simply too busy to deal with—the intricacies of the design and construction processes. As experienced architects, we strive to educate our clients, help them to make the best decisions, guide them through the various project phases, visit the project site during the construction phase, and generally look out for their interests. Above all, we do our best to make the entire experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
