The L-shaped plan accommodates two full bedroom wings organized around a central great room.
The great room has glass on three sides, but the entire plan capitalizes on the exterior by having floor to ceiling glass on each elevation. Even the corridors have large picture windows which provide views into the site.
The design incorporates a renovated existing sleeping cabin which has been attached to the building adding more sleeping and washroom space for a total of eight bedrooms. The living room features a games alcove suitable for puzzles and board games while overlooking the view. An outdoor sitting area surrounds an exterior wood burning fireplace which attached to the house.
A new three slip boathouse with a 650 ft² living space above was also part of the project.
The design concept was to use the L-shaped design to capitalize on topography and views to the south and west.
LOCATION
Muskoka, Ontario
COMPLETED
2012
SIZE
7,500 ft²
SERVICES
New Construction (Cottage) & Renovation (Boathouse)