Muskoka Cottage

Muskoka Cottage by BA Collective is located on a waterfront site in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario. Designed as a family retreat and eventual legacy home, the cottage was commissioned with a brief for a modern expression balanced by references to the local rustic architecture. All new construction on the property comprises the main cottage, guest house, boathouse, and various outdoor amenities, assembled with the intention of accommodating both intimate visits and larger gatherings. The main cottage occupies 7,194 square feet and is organized into three distinct sections: a communal living core, a wing housing the primary suite and guest rooms, and another with additional suites and a playroom. The design addressed the site's significant grade change by establishing a series of landscaped terraces connecting the house with the lakefront. Material selections draw directly from Muskoka traditions, including locally sourced granite walls in a range of warm tones and cedar siding that weathers naturally. Patterned cedar screens on front-facing gables filter sunlight into the interiors, further reinforcing the connection between the architecture and its setting.

Typical architect fee for a 7,194 sq ft new home here: $135,000 – $384,000Full services, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · BLS wage and Census construction data

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