Cardwell Clubhouse is an off-grid house in Muskoka District Municipality, ON, Canada, designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design as a social hub for an active family compound. Set beside a clearing created for the site’s photovoltaic array, the elongated building pairs a recreation room and flexible guest quarters with a gear garage, tying indoor gathering to sports courts, lake views, and the daily routines of outdoor life.
Sagamore North Cottage is a house in Muskoka District Municipality, ON, Canada, designed by Akb Architects for life close to the water and tucked from passing boats. Completed in 2025, the all-season retreat follows the island’s slope and uses dark cladding, broad roof planes, and sliding glass walls to balance privacy with long views, family gatherings, and quieter moments alone.
A contemporary interpretation of the traditional A-frame cabin, Bunkie on the Hill serves as a quiet haven in the trees for a family-oriented client in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design in 2022, this compact house offers framed views of the surrounding forest and the lake below, inviting natural light and creating dramatic shadows.