位于安大略荒野中一座纯净且禁止机动船只驶入的湖泊旁，这座脱离电网运行的隐居小屋坐落于一处与世隔绝的半岛之上，为一对热爱自然的都市夫妇提供了宁静的栖居之所。在决定建造地点与建筑形式之前，他们曾在这片土地上露营度过了一整年周末时光。他们的愿望是：打造一个与自然深度相连、悬浮于树林之间，并能够满足无障碍多代同居需求的居所——一个适合全年使用、可与家人与朋友共享的温暖避世之地。

Located on a secluded peninsula along a pristine, motorboat-free lake in the Ontario wilderness, this off-grid retreat offers a serene escape for an urban couple with a deep love of nature – who spent weekends camping on the land for a year before deciding where and what to build. Their goal: a place deeply connected to nature, elevated among the trees, and designed to accommodate accessible multigenerational living – a welcoming year-round refuge for gathering with family and friends.

▼建筑体量隐于高大树木之间，Building volume nestled among tall trees © Riley Snelling

该项目由Dubbeldam Architecture + Design设计，两层体量在最大化湖泊与森林景观视野的同时，也尽可能减少了对自然环境的干预。建筑位于一处裸露岩脊下方，因此从接近场地时，下半部分几乎隐藏于地形之中，而上层则通过一座桥梁进入。主要生活空间被布置于上层，以实现业主希望客厅“漂浮于森林地面之上”的设想。环绕式的大面积窗户与推拉门通向宽敞的上层露台，面向西侧与南侧展开，使室内外边界变得模糊，也让居住者与访客更深切地感受自然。

▼场地轴测图，Site axonometric diagram © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

Designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, the two-level cottage maximizes views of the surrounding water and forest while maintaining a light touch on the environment it inhabits. Situated below a ridge of exposed bedrock, the lower half of the cottage is concealed from view on approach, while its upper floor is accessed via a bridge. The main living spaces are located on this upper level to fulfill the clients’ vision of a living room that “floats above the forest floor.” Expansive wrap-around windows and sliding doors open onto a generous upper deck with west and south-facing exposures, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors and deepening the experience of nature for both owners and guests.

▼桥梁式入口通向上层主空间，Bridge-like entrance leading to the upper living level © Riley Snelling

▼建筑下方形成半开放休憩区域，Semi-open sheltered area beneath the elevated structure © Riley Snelling

上层空间的核心是开放式客厅与餐厅区域，湖景透过树木被层层框取。一个现浇混凝土壁炉构成空间中心，周围布置了宽敞的座位，以鼓励家人与朋友围聚交流。一条长达17英尺的内嵌式窗边长凳兼具储物功能，为休闲停留与观景提供了更多可能。厨房采用白橡木定制柜体，搭配人造石台面与挡板；一座带有吧台水槽及充足座位的长岛台则巧妙界定了空间。头顶连续铺设的西部铁杉木板天花不仅柔化了声学环境，也为空间增添了温暖的质感与层次。

▼设计策略，Design strategy © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

At the heart of the upper level is the open-plan living and dining area, where views of the lake are framed through the surrounding trees. A cast concrete hearth anchors the space, with generous seating arranged around it to encourage gathering. A built-in 17-foot-long window bench with integrated storage offers additional options for casual lounging or enjoying the view. The kitchen features white oak millwork paired with engineered stone counters and backsplash, while a long island with a bar sink and ample seating subtly defines the space. Overhead, a ceiling of continuous western hemlock boards softens acoustics and adds warmth and texture to the interior.

▼通往主层的室外楼梯，
Exterior stair leading to the main level © Riley Snelling

▼室内动线连接露台与起居空间，
Interior circulation linking the terrace and living area © Riley Snelling

▼起居空间面向湖岸展开，Living area oriented toward the lakeshore © Riley Snelling

▼开放式厨房与餐厅共享湖景视野，
Open kitchen and dining area sharing views toward the lake © Riley Snelling

下层设有五间卧室，每一间都通过落地窗与独立的室外入口直接面向森林，为访客提供私密性与直达自然的体验。主卧朝向西侧，可完全向户外敞开；套内浴室还设置了室外淋浴空间，以回应一家人对露营生活的热爱。位于上层的第六间卧室与浴室则完全满足无障碍使用需求，确保所有家庭成员都能够舒适地共同体验这座小屋。

On the lower level, five bedrooms each open directly to the forest through floor-to-ceiling windows and dedicated exterior entrances, offering guests privacy and a direct connection to the landscape. The primary bedroom faces west and opens fully to the outdoors, while the ensuite bathroom includes an outdoor shower – an homage to the family’s love of camping. A sixth bedroom and bathroom on the upper level that is fully accessible ensures that all family members can comfortably experience the cottage together.

▼木质楼梯与玻璃栏杆组织室内动线，
Timber stair and glass railing organizing the interior circulation © Riley Snelling

▼自然光沿走廊深入住宅内部，
Natural light extending deep into the house along the corridor © Riley Snelling

“我们将生活空间设置在上层、卧室布置于下层，是为了保留场地原有的自然地形，并确保整个家庭都能方便使用。”“这种略显非传统的布局进一步强化了建筑与自然之间的联系——共享空间位于树冠层之间，而私密空间则沉浸于森林地面。”

——主持建筑师Heather Dubbeldam

“We designed the cottage with the living spaces upstairs and bedrooms below to preserve the natural contours of the site and ensure accessibility for the entire family,”  “This slightly unorthodox arrangement emphasizes the retreat’s connection to nature, with communal spaces in the tree canopy and private areas within the forest floor.”

—Principal Heather Dubbeldam.

▼卧室与户外平台直接相连，Bedroom directly connected to the outdoor deck © Riley Snelling

建筑上下两层在长度方向上相互错动，从而在体量之中嵌入了两处宽敞的室外空间。这些露台将生活区域进一步延伸至自然环境之中，为户外休憩与用餐创造了开放场所。位于客厅外侧的主露台可同时俯瞰三面森林与湖景，并设置了可收纳防虫屏风，以及一处户外燃木壁炉，与室内炉 hearth 相呼应，使人们在寒冷季节也能享受户外生活。下层露台则位于上层挑出体量的遮蔽之下，并依附于裸露岩石一侧，借助岩石降温效果与湖面穿堂风，在夏季保持凉爽。

The two levels of the cottage are offset along their length to create a pair of generous outdoor spaces tucked into the building’s form. These decks extend the living areas outward into the natural surroundings, offering open-air lounging and dining opportunities. The main upper deck, adjacent to the living room, provides sweeping views of the forest and water on three sides. It features retractable screens for protection from bugs, and an outdoor wood-burning fireplace that echoes the hearth inside, extending enjoyment of the outdoors into the colder months. The lower deck, shaded beneath the projecting upper floor and nestled against a bedrock outcropping, stays cool in summer thanks to the cooling effect of the stone and cross-breezes off the lake.

▼木质顶棚延续室内外空间体验，
Timber soffit extending the indoor-outdoor spatial experience © Riley Snelling

整座小屋完全脱离公共电网运行，由大型太阳能系统供电，并采用可持续采伐的木材建造，其中部分木材来自附近地区加工。木材既作为结构材料，也作为饰面材料贯穿整体：外立面采用灰化雪松与炭化染色云杉覆面，使建筑视觉上隐没于森林之中；室内则使用浅色刷纹橡木地板与油擦铁杉木饰面，营造温暖而放松的氛围。铁杉木天花板从室内连续延伸至室外，进一步强化了材料连续性以及建筑与景观之间的联系。经过完整冬季化处理的Long Lake Cottage不仅是一处夏日度假屋，更是一座全年皆可居住的自然栖居之所，让人们放慢节奏，与森林与湖泊不断变化的季节、光线与声音同步生活。

**Built entirely off-grid, the cottage is powered by a large solar array and constructed from sustainably harvested wood species, including wood milled nearby. Wood is used throughout as both structure and finish: greyed cedar and charcoal-stained spruce clad the exterior, visually receding into the forest, while inside, a lighter palette of brush-finished oak flooring and oil-rubbed hemlock creates a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The hemlock ceiling boards continue uninterrupted from interior to exterior, reinforcing a sense of material continuity and connection to the landscape. Fully winterized, Long Lake Cottage is more than a summer escape – it’s a year-round retreat for slowing down and living in sync with nature, immersed in the shifting seasons, light, and sounds of the forest and lake.

▼太阳能阵列支撑独立能源系统，
Solar array supporting the independent energy system © Riley Snelling

▼夜景，Night view © Riley Snelling

▼一层平面图，First level floor plan © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

▼二层平面图，Second level floor plan © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

▼立面图，Elevation © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

PROJECT CREDITS & INFORMATION
Location | Muskoka, Canada
Size | 333 s.m. / 3,580 sq. ft.
Completion | 2025
Design team | Heather Dubbeldam, Andrew Snow, Krystal Kramer
Photography | Riley Snelling
LIST OF SUPPLIERS
EXTERIOR
Exterior Facade
Wood Siding: Maibec, URBAHN Brushed Face, 1”x6” Contemporary Profile – Coastal Charcoal
Wood Fascia at Decks: 6” wide Clear Cedar Boards, clear oiled finish
Exterior Fascia: Gentek Aluminum, Iron Ore
Exterior Soffit + Ceiling: 6” wide clear Western Hemlock T&G Boards, straight grain, clear oiled finish
Wood Decking: 6” wide Knotty Cedar Boards
WINDOWS & EXTERIOR DOORS
Windows: Inline Fiberglass
Exterior Sliding Doors: Inline Fiberglass
Shades: Lutron Shading Systems
Exterior Entry Door: Bauhaus Doors – Custom Vertical Plank Door with Sidelight, clear Western Hemlock
FINISHES
Wood Flooring: Bauwerk Parkett – Casapark 181 – Oak 14, matte lacquer, brushed finish (from Relative Space)
Stairs: Solid Oak, stained to match floor
Wall Finish: 6” wide clear Western Hemlock T&G Boards, straight grain, clear water-based finish
Ceiling Finish: 6” wide clear Western Hemlock T&G Boards, straight grain, clear water-based finish
Fireplace Cladding: Anthony Concrete, Precast Panelized Concrete Cladding, Ash finish
TILE
Entry Foyer: Stone Project – Grey Cross-Cut, natural finish, 24×48” (StoneTile)
Accessible Bathroom: Master Plan Cinder, Plain, matte, 30×30”(StoneTile)
Ensuite Bathroom (Shower Walls & Floor): Nordic Stone, Islanda
Steam Room (Ceiling, Walls and Floor): Nordic Stone, Islanda
SOLID SURFACES
Kitchen Countertop, Backsplash, and Island: Caesarstone, Fresh Concrete 4001
Ensuite Bathroom Countertop & Integrated sink: Caesarstone, Statuario Maximus, 5031
Bathroom Shower Curb & Shower Bench: Caesarstone, Fresh Concrete 4001
Plumbing Fixtures
Island Faucet: Blanco Alta, Single Lever – Anthracite
Island Sink: Rohl, Undermount Bar Sink
Kitchen Sink: Franke, Farmhouse Sink – Fireclay White
Kitchen Faucet: Kohler, Purist Semiprofessional Faucet – Electroblack
Ensuite Faucet: Rubinet, Single Lever Faucet – Black
Ensuite Sink: Kohler, Ladena – White
Ensuite Shower Kit: Riobel, Shower Kit – Matte Black
APPLIANCES & EQUIPMENT
Fridge / Freezer: Fisher & Paykel 36” Fridge
Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel Integrated Dishwasher
Convection Oven: Fisher & Paykel 30” Oven
Cooktop: Fisher & Paykel 36” Cooktop
Range Hood: Falmec 34” Integrated Hood
Wine Fridge: Marvel 24” Undercounter Wine Fridge
Living Room Fireplace: Valcourt, Antoinette – FP7CE-VA7TR wood burning fireplace
Muskoka Room Fireplace: Heatilator, Castlewood 42 wood burning fireplace
Muskoka Room Bug Screens: Lutron
LIGHT FIXTURES
Throughout: Recessed Potlights – Liteline, Luna 3.5” Square LED
Dining Room Pendants: Eglo, Tortoreto Pendant Light – Black Finish
Ensuite Bathroom: Schoolhouse, Annette Wall Sconce
Bedrooms: DWR, Modern Fan Company, Arbour flush 54” Fan
MILLWORK
Harvest House Craftsmen
FurniSHINGS
Dining Room
Dining Table: Son of a Woodcutter – Custom Dining Table
Dining Chairs: Skovby – 92 Dining Chair
Stools: Muuto – Visu Stool, Black
Living Room
Sofa: EQ3 – Oskar Sectional
Lounge Chairs: Article – Vapor Lounge Chair, Canyon Leather
Side Table: E15 – Backenzahn Side Table
Rug: Elte – Sundar 2 Wool Rug, Grey
Principle Bedroom
Nightstands: BluDot – Rule Nightstand, Walnut
Bed: Article – Tessu Bed, Grey Glaze
Guest Bedrooms
Nightstands: EQ3 – Marcel Open Shelf Floating Nightstand, Walnut
Bed: EQ3 – Marcel Drawer Storage bed, Walnut
Muskoka Room
Coffee Table: Article – Latta Slate Grey Dining Table
Sofa: West Elm – Playa 4-Piece Sectional
Lounge Chair: West Elm – Slope Natural Lounge Chairs
Lounge Chair: Urban Mode – Acapulco Lounge Chair
Rug: Artistic Weavers – Bijoux Medium Grey Indoor / Outdoor
Lower Muskoka Room
Porch Swings: Country Casual Teak – Casita Swing