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Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners
Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners
Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners
Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners
Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners
Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners
Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners
Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners
Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners
Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners
Forêt Eco Cabins , Dubbeldam Architecture + Design | International Design Awards Winners

Forêt Eco Cabins

CompanyDubbeldam Architecture + Design
Lead DesignersHeather Dubbeldam
Design TeamHeather Dubbeldam, Derek McCallum, Logan Carragher
Project LocationLake of Bays, Ontario
CreditsRenderings by: Office in Search Of
Prize(s)Silver in Other Architectural Designs / Conceptual Architectural Designs
Entry Description

Forêt Eco Cabins is a net-zero, wellness-based resort and Nordic circuit spa, designed to elevate the outdoor experience by blending quiet luxury with the natural beauty of the forest landscape.
The resort’s tiny eco-cabins are a playful reinterpretation of traditional cabin typology. Sculptural, torqued roofs enhance interior height and views of the forest, while the interiors emphasize natural tones and finishes. Powered by a solar array, the cabins incorporate Passive House wall assemblies, wood fiber insulation, low-VOC materials and are elevated on helical piles for minimal site impact.

Bio

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.