Muskoka

Located on a secluded peninsula along a lake in Ontario, Long Lake Cottage is conceived as a low-impact retreat embedded within a rugged natural landscape. Designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design as an off-grid refuge for an urban couple with a strong connection to the outdoors, the project balances compactness with openness. The studio employs orientation, materiality, and passive design strategies to create a comfortable year-round dwelling with minimal environmental disturbance. Riley Snelling The cottage is positioned within a remote forest setting with views across the lake and direct access to surrounding wilderness trails. Rather than competing with the landscape, the architecture is designed to heighten engagement with it,... More