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 
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