This project is located in the Muskoka region of Ontario, on the north end of Lake Rosseau where the Rosseau River flows into the lake. The site has direct water access in a bay that historically held a wood logging mill dating back to the early 20th Century. The mill used the river to send logs down to the lake to be dried, cut and shipped throughout the region.

The brief required the removal of an existing wood cabin dating back to the mill where workers used to gather. The existing cabin was not reusable, but the building location was grandfathered in for its unique proximity to the lakefront and to take advantage of planning regulations that continue to change.

The 800 square foot plan places the bathroom and kitchen along the rear wall, allowing afternoon light to stream in from the west facing windows, along with the auditory sounds of the water and nearby waterfall. The heavy douglas fir timbers exposed on the interior and exterior are inspired from the history of the logging site. Hundred year old logs can still be found on the lake bed today. These load bearing timbers support the offset roof truss which has ample overhang to protect from the heavy rain and snow the region receives, as well as blocking out the hot summer sun. The raised nature of the cabin prevents as much disturbance to the land as possible and to preserve the surrounding tree canopy by protecting the roots from disturbance.