Kawartha Lakes, Ontario – a place where tranquility and nature collide, and for a derelict cottage by the water, it became the perfect canvas for transformation. Once a crumbling shell, the structure was gutted, stripped down to its bare bones, and reimagined as something new—an embodiment of sublimation, turning neglect into beauty, the negative into the positive.

This wasn’t just a renovation; it was a complete overhaul. The designers didn’t simply restore, they iterated on the existing design language, blending the rugged vernacular with sleek modern touches. Reclaimed timber beams became artifacts, while angular windows framed bold new views of the lake. Polished concrete floors and steel fixtures brought a contemporary edge, elevating the space into a luxurious refuge, seamlessly integrating with the natural surroundings.

This wasn’t just a cottage. It was a place of rejuvenation, where a forgotten structure became a symbol of the positive power of change.