Whether you love snow-capped mountains, verdant forests, or the seashore, a tranquil lakeside vacation home can certainly be a sought-after hideaway. Because of your stressful everyday life, it can be very tempting for you to get away to a cozy little hometo escape from all worries. We hereby present you a quiet holiday home by the lake and hope that you will be inspired by it.
On the coast of Cape Breton in rural Nova Scotia lies a minimalistically built, quiet lakeside cottage. The house was designed as a large and modern cabin with breathtaking views and airy spaces. TheDesign presents itself with wooden panelingmade of narrow traditional boards and many windows. The architects designed the tall building over the surrounding 46 hectares away from civilization.
A quiet, classy lakeside holiday home
The elegantly built three-story cabin is located in the interestingly named “Rabbit Snare Gorge” area. The wood-clad surface was designed by the architectural firm Base 8 and Omar Gandhi. The designers equipped the house with two balconies and glass windows for maximum views.
As befits a typically quiet lakeside vacation home, the interior features multiple wood paneling and glass. A very spacious kitchen with high ceilings and a living room like this ensure an open and hospitable atmosphere. Wooden stairs connect the entrance and bedrooms on the lower floor to the next floor, while the upper level offers views of the canyon leading to the sea.
A quiet holiday home by the lake and the story behind it
Lawrence MacIsaac remembers stories of his great-grandfather using the property to teach his sons rabbit hunting. With the extremely steep sides of the gorge, it was initially difficult to do anything with the land, including harvesting trees, so it was left to grow wild.
So before there was a location, the idea of a hut in nature arose. Due to the urbanization of the northeastern sea coast, the client longed for an escape to a wilder land. When the family arrived in Cape Breton, they found a culture and isolation no longer common to the United States.
To take advantage of the surrounding landscape, the house should showcase the outside world and encourage residents to explore the grounds. On a trip to Nova Scotia, Kevin Briody and the Base 8 design team were fascinated by the region's built typologies.
After working with the client, the team also contacted Halifax architect Omar Gandhi. He should be involved in the final design, detailing and, accordingly, the construction process.
This has probably resulted in an admirable, quiet holiday home by the lake. The result is the first of three small creature-like structures hidden throughout the mysterious landscape. To give you a better overview, we have collected a number of photos that you can view in our image gallery.
Spacious kitchen and dining room
Wooden stairs connect all rooms to the entrance
A quiet holiday home by the lake with a beautiful view
Architect website:Design Base 8
