Campaigne Kestner Architects PLLC

Campaigne Kestner Architects PLLC Campaigne Kestner Architects PLLC is a small New England architectural design firm located in Guilford, C

Our aim is to improve our clients' quality of life by guiding them through the process of creating a home which is a natural extension of themselves. As designers we appreciate our unique ability to contribute to our community and improve the quality of the built environment for ourselves and future generations. We endeavor to do this in a manner which enhances the natural environment.

So proud to be part of this one on a beautiful fall day!This historic farm property on Goose Lane in Guilford is getting...
10/21/2026

So proud to be part of this one on a beautiful fall day!

This historic farm property on Goose Lane in Guilford is getting a second life, and we've enjoyed working closely with the owners and construction team to get it right. Our goal has been to preserve what makes the original farmhouse special while enhancing its details, performance, and durability so it can be appreciated for another 200 years.

The cedar shingle roofs, pedimented dormers, sunroom, and brick chimney are all inspired by the original house. The cupola, sweeping roof forms, and new Marvin windows are thoughtful additions that complement the architecture while being built with natural, long-lasting materials.

A special thank you to Tom Tolla and his crew at Construction Services Unlimited. The craftsmanship and care they bring to every aspect of the work is evident throughout, from the rooflines to the trim details.

More to come as we begin the barn restoration and move indoors to focus on the custom cabinetry, finishes, and interior details.

The real challenge on this Lake Buell site in New Marlborough was a large knoll that cut the lake off from the entry dri...
09/23/2026

The real challenge on this Lake Buell site in New Marlborough was a large knoll that cut the lake off from the entry drive.

We didn’t level it. We set the house into it instead. The house holds back the earth on the north side, while a terraced stone wall on the south side brings daylight into the lower level.

The clients wanted a mountain house, warm and a little moody, built for cold evenings by the lake. The exterior is clad in red cedar shingles with local stone and deep green trim. Inside, that same mountain character carries through in oak cabinetry, floors, and doors, along with slate tile and brass hardware.

The main living spaces open onto a stone terrace and pergola overlooking the water. We kept the mature pines along the shore, creating a treehouse feel while providing privacy from activity on the lake. Retaining walls and cut-granite stairs with rope handrails weave through the trees and lead down to the water.

Extreme constraints can be met with extreme creativity. Ten years ago MJ and I put that idea to the test, building a tin...
08/19/2026

Extreme constraints can be met with extreme creativity. Ten years ago MJ and I put that idea to the test, building a tiny house on a trailer as our lake retreat in the Adirondacks.
Fitting a family of four into an 8x24 tiny house on wheels does not leave room for anything but smart thinking. Every layout decision had to work harder, storage had to be inventive, and finishes had to hold up to kids, dogs and lake weather year after year. We built it ourselves in our driveway over four intense months, then found the nerve to tow it up to Tupper Lake.
A decade of stays there has taught us the same lesson again and again. The projects that challenge us and push against our assumptions are the ones that change us and take us to the next level. Our best work often comes out when the constraints are tightest, not when we have the most room to work with.

Fifteen years later, people still stop to compliment this Middle Beach cottage, its craftsmanship, landscaping and histo...
07/31/2026

Fifteen years later, people still stop to compliment this Middle Beach cottage, its craftsmanship, landscaping and historic character. What they never see is everything hidden underneath.

Solar panels discretely recessed into the dormers. Solar thermal panels cooling those panels while heating domestic hot water. A geothermal system warming the floors and cooling the air. A 5,000 gallon cistern hidden inside the potting shed foundation, collecting roof water for irrigation. storm protection with terraced grades and a full commercial waterproofing system protecting the basement. A battery bank big enough to run the house off grid, which it did for days during both Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Irene, no generator needed. Resilience and performance, carefully integrated into a beautiful home.

Exciting news about our Eagleview project at 405 Whitfield St in Guilford. We've secured all approvals and are in negot...
07/15/2026

Exciting news about our Eagleview project at 405 Whitfield St in Guilford. We've secured all approvals and are in negotiations with contractors to begin work on the next phase on this beautiful property.
We pivoted from a townhome design toward condo flats to add 6 additional units. The new plan includes two buildings, each with six 2,400 sf flats, plus a stunning 3,600 sf penthouse with a huge roof deck. We're keeping the same shoreline architectural style that defines the project.
We can't wait to see construction activity start again.

Twelve years ago, CK Architects designed a full home renovation in Madison, CT. Last month the new owners invited us bac...
07/08/2026

Twelve years ago, CK Architects designed a full home renovation in Madison, CT. Last month the new owners invited us back to reimagine the first floor and create a main bedroom suite.
Walking through a space you designed a decade later, still loved and so well maintained, is one of the best parts of this work. Grateful to be trusted with the next chapter of this home.

Exciting news! We are thrilled to be working with ARD Builders on a new modern shoreline residence in Branford, CT. This...
06/24/2026

Exciting news! We are thrilled to be working with ARD Builders on a new modern shoreline residence in Branford, CT. This one is a challenge we love: a very tight lot on a point with views in every direction.
The design takes full advantage of the site. The house is elevated on piers, keeping it safely above the flood zone while opening up the ground level. Dramatic cantilevered balconies provides outdoor living on all levels and an expansive roof deck with elevator access gives you the full 360 experience, whether you are watching the sunset or entertaining on a summer evening.
More updates to come as construction gets underway. Stay tuned.

We are breaking ground at Sachem Head, and this one has a story worth telling.From the street, the home is quiet, contex...
06/16/2026

We are breaking ground at Sachem Head, and this one has a story worth telling.

From the street, the home is quiet, contextual, modest, unimposing — exactly the way it should be in a neighborhood like this. But step around back and there is an entirely different world waiting. The tired 1950’s home needed to be replaced, but we were able to integrate the existing pool, hot tub and garage seamlessly into the design for the new house. A multi-level terrace, outdoor kitchen and screened porch connect the new living spaces to the existing.

We are proud to be building alongside Vicino Builder, LLC on this project. More updates to come as the ground starts to move.

Some properties are iconic and we have the privilege of working on restoring this iconic farmhouse and barn in Guilford...
06/09/2026

Some properties are iconic and we have the privilege of working on restoring this iconic farmhouse and barn in Guilford. These buildings had stories written into every timber and every stone, and our job was to honor that while bringing them back to life.

The crown of the project was designing and adding a cupola to the Georgian farmhouse. Getting the proportions right on a building with this much history and character is the kind of challenge we live for.

None of it happens without the right people on the ground. A huge thank you to the team at Construction Services Unlimited for their craftsmanship on this one. Working alongside carpenters who genuinely care about the work makes all the difference.

Construction Services Unlimited

A new client came to us with a clear intention. They didn't want a home that looked out at the island. They wanted a hom...
06/05/2026

A new client came to us with a clear intention. They didn't want a home that looked out at the island. They wanted a home that belonged to it.

The materials echo what's already there; the texture of the rock, the wind blown trees and the way light moves across the water at different hours of the day. Nothing competes with the setting. Everything responds to it.

The boundary between built and natural doesn't disappear by accident. It takes careful listening to a place — and then the discipline to let that place lead.

This is the work we love most at CK Architects: homes that don't interrupt where they sit, but grow out of it.

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131 Boston Street
Guilford, CT
06437

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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