Close to Home
Daymark Design Incorporated Daymark Design Incorporated

Close to Home

Without being dramatic this project is extensive. I have lived in Midland for about 8 years and while I wasn’t born and raised here, at some point I think it’s safe to call yourself a local. So when I was approached to revitalize one of the Town’s oldest homes I was excited but a bit nervous at the prospect. My focus is predominantly towards contemporary architecture but I felt in my gut that if I do this right I could potentially preserve and protect a heritage home that locals have been familiar with their whole lives.

Read More
Industrial Chic
Daymark Design Incorporated Daymark Design Incorporated

Industrial Chic

An all black house clad in corrugated metal panel, a first for Daymark. Thinking back to my days working on much larger commercial, industrial and institutional projects corrugated metal siding was an affordable solution to cladding the exterior of buildings, penthouses and screens. No normal person would propose this on a house, well I did and the client went for it.

When approached for this project I was presented with a freshly cleared lot on Georgian Bay, with gorgeous views over the water to Christian, Beckwith and Hope Island.

Read More
House on a Cliff
Daymark Design Incorporated Daymark Design Incorporated

House on a Cliff

Prior to starting Daymark I day dreamed of designing a dwelling that sat atop a rugged and rocky terrain, specifically a Cliff. While this is most certainly a hill and named as such, one wrong step near one of the various drop offs and the definition of Cliff could justifiably be applied. During our first introduction meeting I took one of these ‘missteps’, thankfully after a bit of a roll I managed to catch myself on a lone tree.

Read More
Field Notes from Rosseau
Daymark Design Incorporated Daymark Design Incorporated

Field Notes from Rosseau

While construction takes place all year round, Spring, Summer and Fall are the busiest time of year. The Brackenrig cottage on Lake Rosseau, Muskoka commenced work in spring of 2022 and has been a buzz with activity and trades showing progress at an incredible pace.

Read More