The Lake Cottage by UUfie Embraces a Clean and Minimalist Concept
Jana Pijak — November 7, 2013 — Art & Design
The Lake Cottage by UUfie is a minimalist architecture piece designed by the Toronto-based firm. Located in the coutryside that surrounds Kawartha Lake, this Canadian cabin celebrates the beauty of its natural topography.
The two-storey cottage in Bolsover, Ontario embraces an aesthetic of clean minimalism that blends into its wooded backdrop. The cabin, designed for a large family employs a free-flowing floor plan that is divided into a range of practical and comfortable spaces.
Accenting its minimalist interior, branch and fish scale motifs can be seen within the cozy home's windows and structural roof elements. In addition to its aesthetically beautiful qualities, UUfie’s 7 meter high A-frame structure also encourages sustainability thanks to the team's use of locally sourced wood materials.
The two-storey cottage in Bolsover, Ontario embraces an aesthetic of clean minimalism that blends into its wooded backdrop. The cabin, designed for a large family employs a free-flowing floor plan that is divided into a range of practical and comfortable spaces.
Accenting its minimalist interior, branch and fish scale motifs can be seen within the cozy home's windows and structural roof elements. In addition to its aesthetically beautiful qualities, UUfie’s 7 meter high A-frame structure also encourages sustainability thanks to the team's use of locally sourced wood materials.
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