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- Project uploaded by Canadian Wood Council on 10-08-2024
- Project last updated by Canadian Wood Council on 10-29-2024
Bunkie on the Hill
Gravenhurst, ONThe Bunkie on the Hill, tucked into the trees of Muskoka, serves as a peaceful retreat for its owners. Its contemporary reinterpretation of the A-frame cabin features intersecting gables, creating unique window openings and lofty interiors that make the compact space feel expansive. Sustainably sourced and certified wood is central to both the structure and design, with flitch beams—thin steel encased in LVL wood—supporting the large spans, while light wood framing completes the rest. Western red cedar plays a prominent role, cladding the ceilings and soffits, and creating a slatted screen along the entrance walkway. This screen filters changing light throughout the day, casting playful shadows. Inside, the red cedar ceiling adds warmth and texture to the muted palette, paired with white oak floors and maple plywood walls, creating a cozy, lantern-like glow at dusk.
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Project Details
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Year Built
2023
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Number Of Stories
2
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Bldg system
Innovative Light-Frame
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Square footage
1000
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Building Type:
Custom Innovative Residential
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Material Types:
Mass Timber
Structural Composite Lumber (e.g. LVL and LSL)
Project Team
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Blackwell Structural Engineers Structural Engineer
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Daniel Scott Owner/Developer
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Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Principal
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Kris House Wood Supplier
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Riley Snelling Photographer
Version History
- Project uploaded by Canadian Wood Council on 10-08-2024
- Project last updated by Canadian Wood Council on 10-29-2024
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