Lake Winnipesaukee, NH – (April 25, 2025)—Maugel DeStefano Architects, an award-winning New England-based architecture firm known for its distinctive work across residential, commercial, and life sciences sectors, announced that its Family Woodland Lakehouse has been named the 2025 New Hampshire Home of the Year by New Hampshire Home magazine.
Nestled along the tranquil shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, the 11,000-square-foot residence is a stunning reflection of both thoughtful design and deep family tradition. Designed to host more than 20 family members during the Lakes Region’s warmer months, the home blends modern luxury with natural serenity—offering panoramic views of the Broads and a seamless connection to the surrounding woodland landscape.
“This project is a standout winner in multiple categories,” said members of the judging committee. “It features a strong architectural concept, a natural interior palette that flows beautifully with the outdoors, and a landscape design that’s both elegant and contextually sensitive. The orientation of the home around its view—with floor-to-ceiling windows—is simply exceptional.”
Showcased in the May/June 2025 issue of NH Home as part of its 12th Annual Design Awards, the winning project was brought to life through a highly collaborative team including Maugel DeStefano Architects, Lindsay Lawrence Interiors, Jason Drouin Custom Homes, and MDLA Landscape Architects.
The lead architect, Britni Rotunda, AIA, of Maugel DeStefano’s Portsmouth residential studio, said the home was conceived as a retreat for generations to come.
“Creating a strong indoor-outdoor connection was essential for this home. The family spends so much time on the patio that a seamless transition between inside and out was a top priority. It was equally important that the home feel comfortable and functional—whether it's just the two of them or a gathering of twenty,” said Rotunda. “The open-concept layout connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas to a four-season room—all flooded with natural light thanks to strategically placed large windows and doors that frame breathtaking lake views.”
Among its many notable features, the home includes:
- Seven bedrooms with ensuites
- A private home office that can be converted into another guestroom
- Outdoor firepit
- Hot tub
- Four season with corner pocketing multislide doors
- Spacious pantry
- Elevator
- Sauna
- A lakeside patio designed to echo the footprint of the original family home
Rotunda also emphasized the importance of the home’s scale and layout. “Though the home spans over 11,000 square feet, it never feels overwhelming. We incorporated unique nodes throughout to create quiet, restful spaces, making it feel deeply personal despite its size.”
Maugel DeStefano Architects, an award-winning New England-based architecture firm known for its distinctive work across residential, commercial, and life sciences sectors, announced that its Family Woodland Lakehouse has been named the 2025 New Hampshire Home of the Year by New Hampshire Home magazine.
The New Hampshire Home Design Awards were held on April 17, 2025, at The Venues at the Factory in Manchester, NH, celebrating excellence in residential design across the state.
About Maugel DeStefano Architects
Celebrating 30+ years of design excellence, Maugel DeStefano Architects shapes exceptional spaces that foster innovation, connection, and growth. With work spanning millions of square feet across New England, the firm serves a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, life sciences, industrial, multifamily, commercial, and custom residential. Maugel DeStefano values enduring partnerships and has become the trusted design partner for clients across industries and decades. For more information, visit www.maugel.com.
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