Burk Boathouse Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Kuaʻāina by Nargiza Usmanova

Burk Boathouse Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Kuaʻāina by Nargiza Usmanova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KeleaweLoko Hale· 2026

Burk Boathouse Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Kuaʻāina

by Nargiza Usmanova

Client: Mezza Studio

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Burk Boathouse Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Kuaʻāina

ʻO Burk Boathouse he hoʻolālā loko hale kuaʻāina no kahi wahi hoʻomaha ma kapa loko ʻo Jack Lake ma Ontario, Kanada. He hale waʻa papa hoʻokahi kēia, he ʻāpana o kekahi ʻāina pilikino, a he ʻewalu lumi moe ko loko. Na ke kūkulu lāʻau, nā hoʻopau kiʻekiʻe loa, nā pukaaniani mai ka papahele a ke kaupoku, a me nā kaupoku he ʻumikumamālua kapuaʻi ke kiʻekiʻe e hōʻike i nā hiʻohiʻona o ka loko a me ka ululāʻau. Kākoʻo kahi lānai nui me ka uhi malu, kahi uapo waʻa, kahi hale puhi mahana, kahi hale hoʻoikaika kino a me kahi hale kiʻiʻoniʻoni i ka hoʻomaha a me ka leʻaleʻa. Alakaʻi ka hoʻonohonoho i nā malihini me ka maʻalahi ma waena o nā wahi launa pū, nā wahi olakino a me nā wahi kapa loko, e hāʻawi ana i ka pilikino, ka ʻoluʻolu a me ka hoʻohana ʻana i nā kau a pau o ka makahiki.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Burk Boathouse Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Kuaʻāina i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Burk Boathouse Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Kuaʻāina he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Burk Boathouse Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Kuaʻāina i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The boathouse, part of a private luxury cottage estate, is an architect‑designed lakefront retreat distinguished by its secluded setting, premium materials, and eight‑bedroom layout. Nestled on Jack Lake, it combines contemporary craftsmanship, expansive glazing, and forest integration to deliver exceptional privacy, comfort, and year‑round livability.
Dimensions & Packaging: Design and Architectural Highlights:
12-foot ceilings
Floor-to-ceiling lakefront and forest views
1,570 sq ft deck with 14 ft canopy
Hot tub, Sauna, Cinema
Gym, Pool table, Ping Pong table and Games
Kayaks, Paddle boards
Dock and loungers, 2 Fire pits
Volleyball net and Playground
Tags: Interior design, Cottage design, Canada style, Hospitality, Boathouse
Production Technology: An architectural project defined by floor‑to‑ceiling windows, timber construction, a single‑storey private cottage layout, premium finishes, and expansive lake views, complemented by resort‑level recreational amenities.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was designing a large retreat that felt both private and integrated with the natural landscape. Remote‑site logistics, climate constraints, and strict building regulations shaped every decision. Limited access, material transport, and winter conditions required adaptive planning. Balancing modern comfort with environmental sensitivity led to innovative spatial solutions and durable construction choices.
Research: This applied design research aimed to create a lakefront retreat that blends comfort with natural immersion. Using site analysis, climate study, and material testing, the team gathered data through environmental observations and user‑flow simulations. Results showed that expansive glazing, spatial zoning, and durable finishes improved light, privacy, and year‑round use. The insights support better residential design in remote settings and enhance real‑life living, tourism, and regional development.
Inspiration: Inspired by the serenity of Canadian wilderness, this project draws from the clarity of modern minimalism and the quiet power of Jack Lake’s landscape. The design emerged from a desire to merge refined architectural restraint with the warmth of Canadian hospitality, creating a retreat that elevates nature through thoughtful research, material precision, and spatial calm.
Project Duration: The project began in April 2021 in Torino and was completed in May 2025, situated 300 km north of Toronto on the tranquil shores of Jack Lake near Burk’s Falls in Ontario, Canada.
Operation Flow: Guests move through the retreat with ease, transitioning from lakeside relaxation to wellness and social spaces. The private dock, hot tub, and large deck invite outdoor gathering, while the amenity wing offers sauna, gym, and theatre experiences. Each area is designed for intuitive use, creating a smooth flow that enhances comfort, connection, and restorative lakefront living.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Nargiza Usmanova, 2025.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Burk's Falls Boathouse, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Burk's Falls Boathouse, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Burk's Falls Boathouse, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Burk's Falls Boathouse, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Burk's Falls Boathouse, 2025.