Litchfield County, Connecticut
On the Boards: A New Lake House in Litchfield County, CT
A Home for Family, Community, and History
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.
Follow along as we refine the design…
Project Type
Historic home renovation
Location
Litchfield County, Connecticut
Client
The Lawrenceville School (working directly with the assistant headmaster and his wife)
Timeline
Completed before the start of the next school year
Budget
Adequate but modest, allowing for high-quality materials and finishes
Notable Technical Achievement
6-ton suspended chimney solution
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