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Catchacoma Cottage

Canada

esigned for an extended family of three generations,
this one-storey cottage is situated on a peninsula with a
Dpanoramic view over Lake Catchacoma. Defined by its three
volumes, the cottage coexists within an opening of a mature forest The entry porch, carved out of the main volume and lined
where a previous structure once stood. The design, by Dubbeldam with warm red cedar, contrasts with the darkened wood
siding and includes custom shelving for firewood.
Architecture + Design, takes its cue from the sloping topography that
rises from the water’s edge, seamlessly integrating the cottage into its
surroundings and creating a deep connection to the landscape.

The cottage’s three volumes function as discrete wings unified beneath
a single roof with steeply sloped rooflines. A central gathering space
includes an area for living and dining, with soaring ceilings, a
kitchen, and a loft space tucked above. Family and guest bedrooms
are clustered into their respective wings, flanking the central volume.

The cottage includes six bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a family
room with a footprint of 205 square metres, emphasising sociability
and the shared experience of cottage life. Steeply sloped rooflines
articulate the three volumes, each situated at a different floor height
following the natural grade of the site, while being connected by a
central core that opens up views between them. Where the rooflines
meet at varying heights, clerestory windows direct light and natural
ventilation into lofted spaces and the living room below.
To sustain a continuous connection to the landscape, the design
approach minimises visual and physical barriers between interior
and exterior spaces to enhance enjoyment of the cottage experience.

Catchacoma Cottage - Kitchen Detail

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