{"id":247805,"date":"2023-11-13T13:59:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T04:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=247805"},"modified":"2023-11-13T14:04:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T05:04:56","slug":"reigo-bauer-design-studio-unveils-muskoka-cottage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/design\/reigo-bauer-design-studio-unveils-muskoka-cottage\/","title":{"rendered":"Reigo & Bauer Design Studio Unveils “Muskoka Cottage”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mixture of the Classics and the Moderns<\/h3>\r\n

S<\/span>et in the scenic landscape of Ontario\u2019s lake country, two hour\u2019s drive north of Toronto, the Muskoka Cottage is an almost 200-year-old dwelling built in the style typical of the region. The waterside property, once part of a sprawling resort that was gradually demolished, had been added to and updated over the decades by its current owner as a summer retreat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Living Room
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Dichroic Glass Cabinet, Evening Lighting
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Kitchen Detail
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Kitchen Island Detail
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The request to design studio Reigo & Bauer<\/a>, which had worked with the clients on two previous interior projects, was to retain and restore as much of the 6,700-square-foot building's historic charm and original details as possible, while imbuing the spaces with character that reflects the family\u2019s contemporary aesthetic tastes. Reigo & Bauer\u2019s sensitive yet impactful renovation of the traditional shingle-clad cottage involved modernizing the interiors, and curating a selection of bold and playful furniture pieces that would both contrast the existing architecture and complement the clients\u2019 impressive collection of Pop Art, Warhols et al.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Entry
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Master Bedroom
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Master Bedroom Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Master Bedroom Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Approaching the former innkeeper\u2019s lodge with soft minimalism\u2014which has become the studio\u2019s signature\u2014contemporary elements were carefully inserted into the house as a layer added over the original western red cedar panels that blanket the interiors. Architectural interventions were limited to a crisp black and white palette, while colour was introduced sparingly yet dynamically through accent pieces.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Green Room
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Girls Room Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Guest Shower Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Master Vanity Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

This is immediately apparent upon entry, where a bright white storage unit and blue cushioned bench are installed to read as a standalone element, replacing a series of board-and-batten-clad closets beside the front door. Similarly in the kitchen, the cabinetry and stainless-steel surfaces and appliances are placed to create a stark juxtaposition with, and distinct separation from, the paneling. Custom units form an L around a central island\u2014its top extending at one end to form a breakfast bar, and its base subtly curved underneath to allow an extra seat on the adjacent side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Original Screened Porch Interior
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Custom Outdoor Table
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Dock Bar
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Dock Bar Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

In the bathrooms, vanities are cleverly hung like artworks in front of the cedar walls on powder-coated steel frames, which hold mirrors and marble tiles, and accommodate the plumbing. Showers are similarly outlined in black, carefully slotted into place and patterned with hexagonal tiling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Birds Eye
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Living Room Entrance
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Dining Room
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Living Room Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Dining Room Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Furniture throughout the home is again treated like pieces of art, imbuing each of the rooms with personality through flashes of colour, a variety of textures, and a surprising mix of scales. Huge domed pendant lights create continuity between the kitchen, dining area and hallway, while an oversized Anglepoise lamp standing in the living room warps the perspective when looking through to the kitchen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Dining Room Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Dichroic Glass Cabinet
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Dichroic Glass Cabinet Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Dining Room & Kitchen
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Hues from a dichroic glass vitrine beside the entrance, and a console with pixelated sides in the living room, are picked out in accent pillows, coffee table books, and other upholstered items. The cottage\u2019s six bedrooms are treated in the same way, using colourful textiles and playful lamps to ensure none of the spaces feel too cold or serious.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Kitchen
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Pink Room
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Entry Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Custom Master Bedroom Nightstand
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

A fresh lick of white paint transformed the screened back veranda into a bright and airy room that capitalizes on views out to the water. The narrow space is arranged into separate seating areas for adults and kids, which are demarcated using blue Paola Lenti outdoor rope rugs and populated with hard-wearing yet comfortable outdoor furniture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Master Bedroom Lounge
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Red Room
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Girls Room
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Pink Room Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

An additional area for entertaining is found on the lake itself, where custom units that hold storage, cooking apparatus, and even a TV are built into a shelter on the dock. Expertly detailed to resist water damage, particularly in the case of inevitable spring floods, each unit is constructed entirely from powder-coated aluminium, and includes cleats around its perimeter so that a cover can be quickly pulled over in anticipation of adverse weather.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Guest Bathroom
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Guest Vanity Detail
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Master Vanity
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Custom Outdoor Table
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Dock Lounge
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>

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Original Screened Porch Exterior
\r\nPhoto credit: Doublespace Photography<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Throughout the project, the unexpectedly harmonious relationship between the modern and the traditional created by Reigo & Bauer\u2019s light touch results in a celebration of the old, while enkindling an appreciation for the new.<\/p>\r\n

Reigo & Bauer<\/h4>\r\n

Since its founding by Merike and Stephen Bauer in 2005, Reigo & Bauer has developed an extensive portfolio of contemporary architecture and interiors that includes new builds and ambitious renovations, primarily focused on the residential sector. The firm\u2019s strikingly modern work represents a deeply informed evolution of traditional vernacular, often with sculptural massing that deftly reinterprets classical forms. The results are open yet defined interior spaces that allow for an understanding of the continuity of the space beyond.<\/p><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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