Long Lake Cottage

Set on a secluded peninsula, this off-grid retreat offers an escape for an urban family of five. Tucked below a ridge of exposed bedrock, the two-level cottage is accessed by a bridge leading to the upper level—realizing the family’s vision for a space that “floats above the forest floor.” Expansive windows and doors immerse the main living areas in nature. Below, five bedrooms open to the forest, while a sixth accessible bedroom sits above. Built from sustainably harvested wood and powered by solar energy, the cottage is a low-impact, year-round dwelling deeply rooted in its landscape.

Dubbeldam Architecture + Design is a multi-disciplinary design studio committed to creating thoughtful projects that embody sustainable approaches. With a diverse portfolio incorporating a wide variety of project types, their work ranges from homes, multi-unit residential projects, workspaces, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings to landscape design and architectural installations. Dubbeldam is the recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts Professional Prix de Rome and the 2024 Architectural Practice Award from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.