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Bunkie Main cottage

Main cottage bedrooms and ensuite bathroom Main cottage

Main cottage
Water usage is also kept to a minimum, with low-flow plumbing
fixtures and the only “bathtub” being Georgian Bay itself. A tankless,
on-demand hot water system for the dishwasher and laundry reduces
the amount of water required, and shortly, an outdoor shower will
provide another lake-water bathing option. The lighting fixtures were
selected to mimic the soft mood of candlelight and exterior lighting
was eliminated altogether, in respect to the night sky and the moon’s
reflection on the water. The interior glow is enough to illuminate the
surrounding decks.

The cottaging season in Pointe Au Baril is short-lived as it is governed
by the months in which the islands can be accessed by boat. By
November, the ice begins to form on the lake, bringing the season
to a close. In order to protect the buildings through the harsh winter
months, recessed aluminum garage-like doors roll down to cover the
windows and the floating docks are removed from the water. dw

Technical sheet
• Cottage: 1800 sf
• Bunkie: 970 sf
• Sauna: 95 sf
• Boat storage and fitness room: 265 sf
• Island: one acre
• Credits: Architecture team - Kelly Buffey, Robert Kastelic,
Donald Peckover, Byron White, Tim Wat, Antonio Morais,
Nicole Rak, Furniture Curation - Anne Hepfer Design Inc.
• Photography and videography: Doublespace

www.akb.ca

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