Article source: Altius Architecture

As with all our cottage work the site had a major influence on the design. The main level of the building nestles up against a distinct granite ridge. The ridge provides a perfect landing for the second level which anchors the building back on to the Canadian shield. The landing for the upper level walks out to a path that follows the ridge to a future bunkie. The design is a simple roof line that tilts upwards revealing the ridge through clerestory windows. The floor levels follow the slope varying the interior ceiling heights. The exposed Douglas Fir roof joists provide a continuous rhythm across the entire ground floor ceiling.

Bala Park Island

• Architects: Altius Architecture
• Project: Bala Park Island
• Location: Lake Muskoka , Ontario, Canada
• Area: 2,200 sf Seasonal Cottage
• Completion: 2009
• Architecture Design: Tony Round, Trevor McIvor
• Construction Management: Tony Round, Trevor McIvor
• Software used: ArchiCAD

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