BLDG workshop + 608 design build prefab bunkie retreat in canada

BLDG workshop + 608 design build prefab bunkie retreat in canada
all images courtesy of BLDG workshop and 608 design

a scenic location on lake of bays near the muskoka region of canada provides the backdrop for the extended version of a digitally-prefabricated structure. the ‘bunkie’ is a collaborative effort between architectural firm BLDG workshop and industrial studio 608 design and began as a medium to experiment in ideas that cross boundaries between both of their respective disciplines.

the two companies share an intense admiration for the other’s work and an affinity for seeking new answers to old problems and processes. in this case, this meant using reduced impact materials and the adoption of CNC detailing for use in prefab construction.

entrance

the gable roof construction on the interior and exterior

in the end, the building functions as large-scale furniture as much as it does as small-scale architecture. its multi-use nature responds to both expanding families and recreational applications via three operating modes: open, play, and sleep.

workout equipment for the client

each of these features responds to the needs of the client, a person whowanted a retreat for yoga and other activities that responded peacefully with the site and view over the lake. full walls of glazing allow the user to feel connected to the landscape while a monochromatic interior promotes a calm state of mind. a deck and entrance volume have been added to further enhance the space and function while continuing to engage with the exterior plot. 

check out designboom’s previous coverage of the project here.

view from the campfire

side view 

the structure is an extended version of the company’s original scheme

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