BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
The lower level features an autonomous primary bedroom suite, designed for privacy and convenience when the clients are at the cottage without family or visitors.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
View of the master ensuite: Hand-painted cement tiles create a rich textural pattern across the heated floor. A contemporary interpretation of traditional cottage beadboard adorns the lower half of the closet doors, while offset door handles offer both whimsy and practicality, preventing pinched fingers.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
Bold Josef Frank florals enliven the drapery and upholstery. The artful mix of patterns adds depth and character to the bedroom.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
Mismatched Josef Frank floral fabrics are used for the drapery and headboards, their playful mismatched patterns bringing warmth and visual texture to the spaces.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
View from the loft: A dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone chimney marks the division between the house proper and the outdoor Muskoka Room and anchors the double-height space.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
Throughout the cottage, BVTA has woven in various “viewfinders”: windows that fix a certain view: Some bathe the interior in sunlight, others frame specific trees, and some overlook sunrises, grounding the home in its rugged setting.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
Mirrors line one wall of the fitness room above the garage, capturing natural light from the opposite clerestory windows and highlighting the exposed Douglas fir joists. The wandering shadows bring the space to life - each hour offering a new and unique atmosphere.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
View of covered spa area at basement level: Warm wood softens harder materials like concrete and zinc. As the exposed surfaces weather naturally, they create a living chronicle of the family's story across generations.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
The ruggedness of the terrain is offset by the clean detailing of the exteriors. Externally, Shou Sugi Ban cedar walls and sloped black zinc roofs form a distinct silhouette against the landscape.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
View from the Sauna towards the lake: The cottage stands in contrast to its natural setting. Carefully framed views of the landscape connect the modern spaces to their surroundings.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
The lowest-level, a basement walkout, includes a sauna and wet bar. Just outdoors, a covered hot tub sits below the overhang with a cedar-clad ceiling, surrounded by trees and nestled into the landscape. Architectural poured concrete walls both support the structure above and screen off the space for privacy, while framing views of the surrounding forest and lake.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
Seeking to anchor the cottage into its rugged context, BVTA allowed its form to follow the contours carefully revealing glimpses of the lake as you approach.These views briefly vanish upon entry, only to reappear as you venture further into the cosy retreat.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
A subtle inflection of the roof: The clerestories peel up from the slope of the roof, allowing fresh air and natural light to pass through.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
View from Muskoka room - bunkie in the distance: Clean exterior lines contrast with the rugged landscape, while inside, textured cedar walls fold and split revealing lights that both invite and highlight the raw materials.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
Embracing the Canadian Shield's natural topography, the cottage is embedded within existing grade variations. The cottage sits level and true, marking the surrounding landscape’s descent from peak to lake and setting a steady benchmark against the ancient terrain.
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BVT A réalise une retraite familiale au bord d'un lac au cœur de la région de Muskoka
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc.
Set among maples on the dramatic Canadian Shield, the cottage's design responds to its environment, spanning the slope of the terrain and orienting itself to capture both forest and water views
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La conférence « Human/Nature » d'AZURE établit un lien entre l'adaptation au changement climatique et l'engagement communautaire
AZURE
The four keynote talks at Human/Nature 2025 will be delivered by Indigenous Canadian architect David Fortin; industrial designers Pearson Lloyd; architects WORKac; and landscape architect Lisa Switkin, of Field Operations.
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AZURE MEDIA
La conférence « Human/Nature » d'AZURE établit un lien entre l'adaptation au changement climatique et l'engagement communautaire
AZURE
Lisa Switkin, partner at New York’s Field Operations – designers of such projects as Domino Park and Presidio Tunnel Tops – will deliver a keynote talk at Human/Nature 2025.
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Field Operations
La conférence « Human/Nature » d'AZURE établit un lien entre l'adaptation au changement climatique et l'engagement communautaire
AZURE
Lisa Switkin, partner at New York’s Field Operations – designers of such projects as Domino Park and Presidio Tunnel Tops – will deliver a keynote talk at Human/Nature 2025.
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Field Operations
La conférence « Human/Nature » d'AZURE établit un lien entre l'adaptation au changement climatique et l'engagement communautaire
AZURE
Lisa Switkin, partner at New York’s Field Operations – designers of such projects as Domino Park and Presidio Tunnel Tops – will deliver a keynote talk at Human/Nature 2025.
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Field Operations