Wahnapitae Residence — DAO | Algorithmic & Timber Architecture

Wahnapitae Residence
Skead, Ontario

Starting from a supplier’s prefabricated cottage design, the initial scope of work involved the integration of a walkout basement and the construction of foundation walls to support the wooden modules for the main building and attached garage. Built using ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) blocks, the cottage’s position on site was restricted by Conservation Authority and shoreline buffer requirements. Due to the naturally sloping topography, an exterior balcony off the main living area was also added, providing a second level of outdoor space above the basement walkout facing the lake.

Following these initial interventions, additional scope has since been added in the form of expanded garage space and a reconfigured balcony that follows the footprint of a raised pool area at the basement level patio. Other revisions include changes to the original balcony roof and the incorporation of an outdoor kitchen area. Overall, the project was phased to better integrate and replicate the original prefab module elements as client needs evolved to expand the footprint for a more customized final design.

PERIOD 2022 - 2025
STRUCTURE Prefabricated Wood Modules
SCALE 2 stories
FLOOR AREA 4,100 ft2

CLIENT Private Residence
PREFABRICATION Maisons Bonneville
STRUCTURAL Komri Engineering
MECHANICAL Synergy HVAC Design Inc.
CIVIL C2S Engineering
GEOTECHNICAL Terraprobe

SERVICES AHJ Compliance
Site Plan Approval
Conceptual Design
Rendering Package
Building Permit
Phased Work
Enhanced CA

Danielson Architecture Office

Industrial Residential Public Algorithm Material Philosophy About