A Contemporary Cottage With A Cantilevered Roof Overlooks A Lake In Canada

September 14, 2018
A new modern cottage with a cantilevered roof, and a landscaped section with lounge areas, were added to an existing smaller cottage. #ModernArchitecture #Landscaping #ModernCottage #CantileveredRoof
Photography by Maciek Linowski

Trevor McIvor Architect Inc, have completed a multi-phase project in  Penetanguishene, Ontario, that overlooks Georgian Bay, which is part of Lake Huron.

This project included three phases: the main cottage (on the right in the photo below), the reno cottage (on the left), as well as the landscaping between the two cottages.

The smaller cottage was renovated to match the new cottage, and elements such as cladding, form, and windows, were updated. The landscaping between the two buildings consists of stone and native plants, allowing the two cottages to be seen as one project.

A new modern cottage with a cantilevered roof, and a landscaped section with lounge areas, were added to an existing smaller cottage. #ModernArchitecture #Landscaping #ModernCottage
Photography by Maciek Linowski

The new ‘Severn Sound Cottage’ has a contemporary design featuring large roof overhangs, 13ft (4m) ceiling heights with Douglas Fir wood ceilings and soffits, and exposed timber joists.


This cottage has a contemporary design featuring large roof overhangs, 13ft (4m) ceiling heights with Douglas Fir wood ceilings and soffits, and exposed timber joists. #Cottage #ModernCottage #Architecture #CantileveredRoof
Photography by Maciek Linowski

The strongest feature is the cantilevered roof sheltering the area between the living space and the outdoor terrace.


The strongest feature of this modern cottage is the cantilevered roof sheltering the area between the living space and the outdoor terrace. #ModernCottage #CantileveredRoof #Windows
Photography by Maciek Linowski

Inside, there’s an open-concept layout as well as clean, simple detailing. When the sliding doors are open, the living space spills onto the outside, creating an indoor/outdoor living environment.


This modern cottage has large windows, an exposed ceiling, a white kitchen with an island, and a dining area that opens up to a landscaped area, creating and indoor/outdoor living environment. #CottageInterior #ModernInteriorDesign #Windows #WhiteKitchen #DiningRoom
Photography by Maciek Linowski

Most of the public spaces in the main cottage have large windows, making the user feel as if they are outside.


This contemporary cottage has large windows, a stone accent wall, a fireplace with a black surround, and a wood ceiling. #Cottage #Windows #WoodCeiling #Fireplace
Photography by Maciek Linowski

The main cottage also has more private areas, like bedrooms and bathrooms. In this bathroom, a double sink wood vanity with a white countertop sits beside a walk-in shower. A frosted window provides privacy, but at the same time, still lets the natural light through.


In this contemporary bathroom, a double sink wood vanity with a white countertop sits beside a walk-in shower. A frosted window provides privacy, but at the same time, still lets the natural light through. #BathroomDesign #ContemporaryBathroom #FrostedWindow
Photography by Maciek Linowski

Here’s a look at the layout that shows how the landscaping connects the two cottages.

A new modern cottage with a cantilevered roof, and a landscaped section with lounge areas, were added to an existing smaller cottage. #ModernArchitecture #Landscaping #ModernCottage