300 Witherspoon Street, Suite 201, Princeton, New Jersey 08542
609.737.6444
© Douglas R. Schotland Architect, LLC 2025
On the Boards: A New Lake House in Litchfield County, CT
Compact by Design, Big on Experience
Site Strategy:
We’re siting the home at the property’s high point to maximize lake views while preserving mature trees. We’re opening selective view corridors—never clear-cutting.
Planning:
A compact, adaptable layout supports a growing family. Multi-purpose rooms and efficient circulation deliver flexibility without increasing the footprint.
Materials:
A restrained palette—natural wood, local stone, and dark metal accents—quietly integrates the architecture with the wooded setting.
Arrival & Reveal:
Entry occurs from the uphill side at the main level. Cross the threshold and the space opens toward the downhill façade for a deliberate first glimpse of the lake.