A large-scale Lake Muskoka waterfront landscape, quietly connecting the main cottage, bunkie and boathouse beneath mature hemlocks.
NordHavn is a large-scale Lake Muskoka waterfront landscape, connecting the main cottage, bunkie, boathouse and shoreline into one cohesive property.
The site is defined by mature hemlocks, exposed bedrock and a quieter, shaded waterfront setting, and the design was built to protect that character rather than replace it.
Natural granite and exposed Canadian Shield carry the built elements, letting pathways, steps and terraces blend into the existing landscape.
Terraced pathways and transitions link the buildings across changing elevations while holding onto the natural cottage character of the property.
A distinctive Japanese-inspired feature garden provides a more refined focal point within the otherwise natural Muskoka landscape.
Layered perennial gardens bring colour suited to the shaded woodland conditions, and a beach area beneath the mature hemlocks offers a waterfront experience far removed from the typical open, highly manicured Muskoka property.
A large-scale Lake Muskoka waterfront landscape, quietly connecting the main cottage, bunkie and boathouse beneath mature hemlocks.
