Litchfield County’s architectural history generally fits into the 18th- and 19th-century Colonial, Federal, and Greek Revival styles, defined by timber framing, central chimneys, and symmetrical facades. While traditional house, which are typically well crafted, dominate the rural landscape, the area has seen an increase of ranch houses and development homes from the 1960s and '70s. Among this electic mix there are smattering of mid-century and contemporary modern homes, including a few examples by Marcel Breuer and other contemporary architects. It is surprising that there are so few of these, which their large expanses of glass and space that enhance the experience of the natural beauty and fit so aesthetically and comfortably in these rural neighborhoods.
On the site today is a two bedroom ranch house that sits on 3.14 acress surrounded by white pines, sugar and red maples, northern red oak, black and white birch, and numerous other species. The idea emerged in this setting to site the house as a linear 'V' layout to capture the views in all direction - especially those facing then forest to the west and north. The south wing houses the bedrooms with a solar collection field to be deployed in its roof. The east wing houses the community facilities from work and fitness to the family and guest spaces. At the crux of the 'V' the 3-car garage to house the different vehicle types for this nect of the woods. A large format screening room and storage are housed in a basement under the south wing.
