Algonquin Highlands Island Cottage
Designer: BLDG Workshop Inc
Location: Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, Canada
Type: Cottage
Year: 2023
Photographs: Doublespace Photography
The following description is courtesy of the designers. Set on an island peninsula in a stunning lake in Algonquin Highlands, this cottage is positioned to maximize breathtaking views of rocky outcrops and shorelines of the Great Canadian Shield.
The design process was a function of prioritizing how the space related to sun patterns on the peninsula, especially as they related to morning and evening light. An opportunity to capture the entire day’s light revealed itself with the addition of an enormous indoor/outdoor space that sits at the front peak of the home. This space in concert with a massive interior sliding window wall allows the whole home to function
as an all-day outdoor living space throughout much of the year.
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Project Details
- Location: Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, Canada
- Architectural Design: BLDG Workshop Inc
- Construction: Thomas Cowden, Cowdens Contracting
- Photography: Doublespace Photography
