This low-slung residence in rural Connecticut, completed by New York firm Deborah Berke Partners, is clad in black siding to blend into the surrounding forest.

The Sackett Hill House is located in the town of Warren, roughly two hours from New York City by car. The home sits on an expansive property that enjoys distant landscape views, a feature that the architecture studio wanted to highlight.

A long driveway winds through the wooded site on approach to the residence, arriving at a gravel parking area at the front.
"Visitors walk on a stone path through an opening in a historic stone fence to reach the house, a subtle threshold that heightens awareness of the landscape," said Deborah Berke Partners in a project description.

The entrance to the L-shaped home is situated the intersection of its two wings. The longer volume runs from east to west, and contains the home's communal spaces and entertaining areas. The shorter volume houses four bedrooms, one of which is separated from the others by a small lounge area for more privacy.

The interior sides of the "L" shape have generous openings that provide ample views of the property. Multiple doors in the southern facade allow direct access to the back yard from the vestibule, kitchen, and living room.

In addition to a terrace that extends the living room outside, the architects also included a screen porch at the eastern end of the home, and a private terrace for the master bedroom, which faces south.

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