Located on the shores of Sparrow Lake, near Gravenhurst, Ontario, this wood and glass residence captures the striking views of both the lake and the surrounding woods. Nestled into the landscape, between the rock edge of the lake and the dense surrounding forest, the sculptural form is a dramatic response to the rugged landscape.
The building is defined by two contrasting, curved elevations: one solid and the other transparent. Approaching the residence by road, one first encounters the solid elevation. A dark-stained, wood-clad wall provides a degree of privacy and intrigue, with the front door set obliquely into a single opening in the curved wall plane. However, upon entry, the experience is decompressed to reveal a large central living space, cradled by a lake-facing curved wall of full height glazing