LAKE ROSSEAU COTTAGE

Description

Set amongst the trees on Lake Rosseau, perched atop a steep drop off sits this contemporary cottage. A part of an overall master plan for the site including dwelling, boathouse, bunkie, sauna and detached garage.

The south elevation is the first impression received when entering via. driveway. A stepped mass from single storey guest wing to main dwelling gradually brings the eye deeper into the project. While large the dwelling is broken into separate compartments to experience the various environments the property has to take in. Board formed concrete landscape and inset ground floor walls provide a strong anchor to the bedrock, seating the architecture firmly to the site, giving strength to the overall scheme a raw texture / materiality to the façade.

A heavily sloped site from approach to waters edge, the dwelling follows the flow and contour of the grade, stepping down, gradually bringing both the occupant and experience closer to the water. Fully glazed living and dining spaces encourage a connection to the exterior, the forest, water and nature. Natural untreated wood siding clads much of the second storey and partial ground floor, aging into a timeless natural grey patina the dwelling will sit back into the forest, dark grey acm and windows/doors highlight building fenestrations.

From the ground floor a large deck wraps the main living space with access from interior and three season Muskoka room. Board formed concrete landscape walls wrap an infinity pool and form the base architectural language that speaks back to the dwelling. It is envisioned that from the ground floor the horizon of Lake Rosseau will blend seamlessly into the infinity edge pool as one clean line. Occupants will have the opportunity to swim at the cottage in addition to the lake.

Size: 4778.55 gross sq. ft. , 7178.55 sq. ft. Finish Space

Project Year / Status: 2021

Type: Residential Single Family Dwelling

Location: Port Carling, Ontario

Team

Architecture | Interiors - Daymark Design Incorporated

Principal Designer | Documentation: Adrian Worton

Renderings - Daymark Design Incorporated

Principal Designer: Adrian Worton

2 Storey modern Muskoka cottage on Lake Rosseau Clad in eastern white cedar siding and board formed concrete with flat roof.

A gorgeous infinity edge pool surrounded by board formed concrete landscape walls in the backdrop if a modern 2 storey Muskoka cottage clad in eastern white cedar. Views through open living space and kitchen.

Modern Muskoka cottage with cantilevered second floor clad in wood siding atop a board formed concrete base. Various building masses step down to a infinity edge swimming pool overlooking Lake Rosseau.

Cottage with stepped building masses creating visual interest connecting with lake, forest and hillside. An immersive Muskoka experience.

Deep moody interiors embrace floor to ceiling windows bringing in natural light and connecting the interior with exterior. Large sliding doors put you steps to the pool.

The living, dining and kitchen space embrace deep tones, creating a calming and connective environment, a space where you can unwind.

Muskoka Modern kitchen wit natural white oak cabinets, black marble counters and fixtures. Walls and ceiling are clad wit a combination of charred and natural wood an accented by board formed concrete.

A guest space with a glazed sliding wall to connect directly back with nature.

LAKE ROSSEAU BOATHOUSE

Description

At the base of a steep drop off sits a proposed 2-storey boathouse, designed to compliment the main cottage architecture the building language takes familiar notes and lines to create a clear architectural master plan for the site.

Natural untreated wood siding clads much of the lower and upper level, preference toward white cedar for it’s rot and insect resistance. Aging into a timeless natural grey patina the boathouse will dissolve into the sloped terrain backdrop, dark grey acm windows/doors highlight building fenestrations. Three fully glazed overhead doors with fixed transoms above are framed by extruded steel beams, expressing shadow lines.

The lower level of the boathouse is proposed as divided into 2 spaces, actual boat and equipment storage and living / kitchenette area. The living area is proposed to be bound on both exterior sides with full height glazing, operable doors will allow this space to be completely open for a seamless flow from interior to exterior to maximize the deck entertainment space.

A deep, moody but natural palette was selected for the interiors, taking cues from the Muskoka cottage region, a combination of different wood species and finishes is represented in the millwork, flooring, wall and ceiling cladding in addition to the furniture.

The boathouse has the capacity to act as a guest space to the main cottage for a small family, disconnection from the main cottage provides privacy and the feeling of a retreat on the lake.

Size: 2630.04 gross sq. ft.