Muskoka Boathouse, Ontario Building Project, Canadian Real Estate, Architecture Images
Muskoka Boathouse in Ontario
Guest Suite Building Project in ON, Canada ? design by Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc.
19 Jun 2019
Muskoka Boathouse
Design: Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc.
Location: Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, Canada
The Muskoka Boathouse project for the renovation of an existing boathouse and new 600 sq.ft. second storey guest suite is located in the Muskoka Lakes region of Ontario.

Situated at the end of a narrow bay, the design of the new boathouse mediates between extended views out to the wide vista of the distant lake and the immediacy of the enclosed forested shoreline of the bay. The design provides a lens for these varied views as well as a sheltering foil to the open lake breezes and water traffic. The project called for the renovation of an existing two slip boathouse and the addition of a second storey guest suite and roof terrace.
A new exterior staircase positioned on the lower deck was introduced as a welcoming gesture in connecting the lower deck to the second level roof terrace. This large south-west facing terrace acts as a central outdoor gathering space and focal point for the property. The second storey is designed as a self sufficient sleeping cabin and is comprised of one bedroom, a three piece washroom, a kitchenette and connected living space.

The cabin combines rustic materials with minimalist detailing to create a sheltering yet contempo...