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In response to both site conditions and programmatic needs, this project was about designing a retreat that would accommodate the users’ needs and comfort throughout the seasons in contemporary context, while quietly inserting itself into Muskoka’s cultural and natural landscape.
Project name
Lake Joseph Cottage
Architecture firm
VFA Architecture + Design
Location
Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Scott Norsworthy (winter), Cindy Blazevic (summer)
Designed to be read as a pair, the Helena houses maximizes two relatively narrow lots to create a balanced composition in the Wychwood neighbourhood. The buildings step back at the ground and 3rd floor, allowing the 3 storey houses to sit modestly within the context of the street.
Project name
Helena Residence
Architecture firm
VFA Architecture + Design
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Double Space Photography