Beside the Georgian Bay in Ontario, architect and partner at Toronto's CORE Architects Charles Gane built a 2,100-square-foot getaway for himself that combines urban building practices with rugged self-sufficiency. The aluminum window system and flat roof are common characteristics of Toronto's high-rises, while the cedar shingles belong to cottage vernacular. Photo 1 of 5 in Contemporary Designs That Use Wooden Shingles by Zach Edelson from Modern Meets Rugged at This Off-the-Grid Retreat in Ontario

Contemporary Designs That Use Wooden Shingles

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This 2,100-square-foot retreat, located just off Ontario's Georgian Bay, features cedar shingles that hark to vernacular cottage architecture.

Beside the Georgian Bay in Ontario, architect and partner at Toronto's CORE Architects Charles Gane built a 2,100-square-foot getaway for himself that combines urban building practices with rugged self-sufficiency. The aluminum window system and flat roof are common characteristics of Toronto's high-rises, while the cedar shingles belong to cottage vernacular.