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Street-facing elevation showing flat lot in front, steep hillside behind. East Coast shingle style exterior detailing. Main entry/front door between twin chimneys with Master Suite to right and one kids bed above, and 3 kids bedrooms to left above and kitchen, dining, living below. Stone patio extends all along front elevation with outdoor kitchen on left and exterior eating in front of arched dining bay.

The Black Bungalow. A modern version of the 1907 bungalow that stood in it's place built on the original foundation.

Primary bedroom. Designed to have a relaxed modern vibe. Furniture, southwest blanket, and lamps sourced from CB2.

The house is hidden from the road and sits on a hilltop clearing that overlooks the rolling farmland of the Mississippi River bluffs in Western Wisconsin. From this vantage point, there is a 270-degree view, with dramatic sunsets over the distant hills.

Landscaping, fountain, and exterior.

The home’s three low-lying rooflines subtly emerge from the landscape.

Blaine Cottage - Living & dining

In summer, trees help to filter out some of the heat during the warmer days.

Polished concrete floors with integrated radiant heating are used throughout the home, while the walls are lined with white-painted wood planks.

Entrance side view surrounded by landscapes and lake

Antique piano with dark olive green wainscoting wall paneling and a brown velvet couch.

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.