LOCATED AT 9 HALLS ROAD, OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT | FULL SERVICE DESIGN | INNOVATION IN DESIGN AWARD

Where the serenity of the Connecticut shoreline meets the art of bespoke living. Each home we design reflects timeless architecture, refined detail, and your personal vision – brought to life with craftmanship that endures for generations.

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If you have recently driven through West Main Street in Chester, you’ve maybe seen the Nautilus Architects sign in front of the old West Main Street service station, right where Carl Hansen and his family ran their business for nearly 78 years.  This spot has been part of the heartbeat of Chester, and we are honored to be a part of this collaboration with Costanza and Co Fine homes to forward that legacy.

Our first personal homestead was on Bokum Road in Deep River after graduating from Yale Architecture school in 1993. We have a deep connection to the values and context of the communities along the Connecticut River.  – Chris Arelt, Nautilus Architects

At Nautilus Architects, we view architecture as both a service and an art. For over 25 years, our award-winning design firm has created luxury custom homes, waterfront residences, and historic renovations along the Connecticut Shoreline, New England, and the Hamptons. Each project is a unique collaboration, evolving in response to site, coastal context, lifestyle, and client vision.

We specialize in contemporary coastal homes, sustainable design, and energy-efficient building technologies including geothermal systems, Tesla solar roofs, and passive house strategies. By blending traditional New England materials such as natural stone and cedar with modern innovation, our designs feel timeless, enduring, and deeply connected to place.

Every detail of our work — from landscape integration to interior architecture — is tailored to enhance comfort, beauty, and performance. Our approach reflects the belief that the environment has a profound effect on life, and that a home should both accommodate and inspire.

Clients choose Nautilus Architects for our attention to detail, sustainable expertise, and passion for creating extraordinary living environments. Whether designing a new residence or renovating a beloved home for modern living or aging in place, we listen carefully, collaborate openly, and deliver homes of lasting value.

To understand what makes a zoning permit different than a building permit think of it this way: the zoning code concerns how a specific land projects fits within a certain community overall, whereas the building permit has more to do with making sure that structures are constructed to fit the necessary standards of safety and use.