A Nordic-Inspired Prefab Lets a Canadian Couple Get Away From It All
Built off-site, a minimalist hideaway looks perfectly in place on a pristine Lake Superior shoreline.
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There used to be nothing here, and that was the site’s greatest allure. Set on Lake Superior at the far end of a twisting country road, Jay Kerr and Lissa Fraser Kerr’s property is a true retreat into the Canadian wilderness. The rocky shoreline faces water that changes moods as quickly as the breeze—it’s either temperamental with whisked white caps, or a serene reflection of towering evergreen and birch trees.
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Kelly Dawson
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Kelly Dawson is a writer in Los Angeles who has been contributing to Dwell's print and online publications since 2015. Follow her on Instagram @kellydawsonwrites.
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