Murdough Design conceived of Shoreland Overlook as a place to gather in nature for a couple and their extensive network of family, friends and professional colleagues.  Immersed in the landscape overlooking the idyllic Squam lake shoreline, the house accommodates 16+ guests and allows for diverse use, from corporate retreats to intimate musical performances to family gatherings. With movement through the building, spaces and views unfold progressively through a framework of linked vantage points and framing devices.  Architecture and landscape are intertwined, blurring distinctions between interior and exterior.  This is especially at pivot points where geometries of adjacent buildings are connected, such as the entry breezeway and the covered bridge.  The materials palette is natural and modern. Craft, detailing and construction details create a quiet architecture that has minimal visual impact on the lake front and prioritizes an experience of immersion and connection to natural site.