2025 Home of the Year Winner: Family Woodland Lakehouse
Nestled along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, this extraordinary 11,000-square-foot family home is designed to accommodate over 20 family members, who can relax in the sauna or hot tub, or hang out in the game room or four-season sunroom. Surrounded by lush greenery, the client sought seamless integration with the landscape, leading to the exterior featuring a dark cladding that harmonizes with the surroundings and expansive openings that mirror the natural beauty of the area. Large windows and doors allow natural light to flood the space. By mixing various metal and wood materials, a light, bright space was achieved that embraces both the contemporary and the rustic. Lindsay Lawrence specified all materials and furnishings and fully integrated with the builder, architect and landscape architect to ensure everything feels cohesive from one space to the next, inside and out. Now, this timeless home looks like a natural part of its surroundings and is primed for many generations and memories to come!
What the judges said: This project is a standout winner in multiple categories. It’s a great project architecturally with distinctive interior and landscape features. Interior living space is oriented around a beautiful view with floor-to-ceiling windows. The natural color palette flows seamlessly with the outdoors. The landscape design excels in creating an elegant living space that is appropriate to the woodland setting.
Lindsay Lawrence Interiors in Newburyport, Mass.
www.lindsaylawrenceinteriors.com
Maugel DeStefano Architects
www.maugel.com
Jason Drouin Custom Homes
www.drouinhomes.com
MDLA Landscape Architects, LLC
www.m-d-l-a.com
