Toronto-based Altius Architecture took inspiration from traditional Canadian Muskoka Lake boathouses to build this stunning, tranquil retreat in upstate New York. Dubbed Lake Joseph Boathouse, the contemporary wooden home features a stark black pitched roof and is connected to the land by a wooden platform and a wooden bridge on the upper level. Although the overall design was driven by strict local guidelines, the architects have managed to create a magical weekend home designed to enjoy the beautiful mirrored waters.
MOST POPULAR ARTICLES
A guide to Little Italy’s 95th annual Feast of San Gennaro 
See the elevated pedestrian pathway that will connect the High Line to Moynihan Train Hall 
11 places to find Mooncakes in New York City 
Complete with a garage and carriage house, $6.9M Hoboken townhouse could set a new record 
Summit One Vanderbilt reveals 1,000-foot-high mirrored art experience 
East Harlem: From Manhattan’s First Little Italy to El Barrio to a Neighborhood on the Cusp of Gentrification 
Apply for 41 affordable apartments in the Bronx’s Jerome Park, from $592/month 
With Norman Foster back as the architect, 2 WTC construction could begin soon
