Saturday, November 10, 2012

Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario

Photo of lovely forest house up on the hill between the trees
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

This lovely forest house, designed by Altius Architecture is located at the Lake Joseph, Ontario, Canada. Architects used wood and stone, natural materials to blend the house into the nature as much as possible. As a result, cozy modern home became part of the forest.


"All key rooms take advantage of the lake view with services and washrooms being relegated to the road side of the home. The plan is anchored around a double height living space that is full of natural day-lighting and encourages natural ventilation of the home.

The master suite maintains its privacy as well as significant glazing towards the lake by being pulled away from the rest of the program and by using a buffer zone of a cozy reading room. The contemporary home is perched on a rock ledge overlooking Lake Joseph with an extensive screened porch that cantilevers out beyond the sloping terrain."
          -Altius Architecture

Photo of lovely open terrace with garden furniture up on the forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of garden furniture on the wooden terrace of the forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of walkway by the house on the upper floor of the forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of steel and wooden exterior staircase to the upper floors of the forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of small bedroom with the bed by the window of the forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of cozy interiors of the forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of wooden table tennis table in the gaming room of the forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of nice glassy dining table in the dining room by the kitchen inside of forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of the kitchen island with marble surface that looks like dining table
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of glassy dining table and wooden chairs in the dining room of the forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of steel staircase and the gallery above the living room inside of the forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of wooden furniture in the living room by the stone fireplace
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of cozy small living room by the large windows overlooking the forest
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of the forest view through the windows from the bedroom
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Close up photo of the sink in the bathroom of forest house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of modern shower cabin with black tiles and wooden window frames in the bathroom
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of the forest house at sunset as seen from the walkway to the house
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of the forest house built on the hilly terrain at sunset
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

Photo of the forest house with lights turned on as seen from the forest
Forest House: Lake Joseph Cottage by Altius Architecture, Seguin Township, Ontario
© Jonathan Savoie

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