Burk Residence Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Cottage by Nargiza Usmanova

Burk Residence Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Cottage by Nargiza Usmanova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ime Ụlọ na Ngosipụta Competition Category.

BronzIme Ụlọ· 2026

Burk Residence Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Cottage

by Nargiza Usmanova

Client: Mezza Studio

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ime Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About Burk Residence Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Cottage

Burk Residence bụ nhazi ime ụlọ nke cottage onwe onye emere maka saịtị dị n'akụkụ ọdọ mmiri na Ontario, Canada. Ebe izu ike a nke otu elu nwere ime ụlọ ihi ụra asatọ na ụlọ ịsa ahụ isii, yana uko ụlọ dị ụkwụ iri na abụọ n'elu na windo ndị si n'ala ruo n'uko ụlọ nke na-egosipụta oke ọhịa na ọdọ mmiri ahụ. Owuwu osisi na ihe ntozu dị elu na-akwado ojiji afọ niile n'ebe dịpụrụ adịpụ. Nnukwu deck nwere ihe mkpuchi, sauna, ebe mgbatị ahụ na ụlọ ihe nkiri na-agbasawanye ebe obibi ndị ahụ. Nhazi ahụ na-eduzi ndị ọbịa nke ọma n'etiti ọnụ ụlọ ndị dị jụụ, ebe ahụike na ebe nzukọ dị n'èzí.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Burk Residence Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Cottage meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Burk Residence Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Cottage ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Burk Residence Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Cottage na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The private cottage, an architect-designed lakefront retreat, features an eight-bedroom layout crafted with premium materials and contemporary detailing. Expansive glazing frames the surrounding forest and water, while the structure's integration with the landscape ensures privacy, comfort, and functionality throughout the year. The design emphasizes spatial clarity, natural light, and a refined connection to its environment.
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
8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms
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, Private house
Production Technology: An architectural masterpiece 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 Cottage, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Burk's Falls Cottage, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Burk's Falls Cottage, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Burk's Falls Cottage, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Burk's Falls Cottage, 2025.