Burk Boathouse Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho Iti by Nargiza Usmanova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.
ParahiRoto Whare· 2026
Burk Boathouse Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho Iti
Client: Mezza Studio
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category
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The Design
About Burk Boathouse Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho Iti
Ko Burk Boathouse he hoahoa o roto mō tētahi whare noho iti hei wāhi okiokinga i te taha o te Roto o Jack i Ontario, Kānata. Ko te whare poti papa-kotahi nei he wāhanga o tētahi whenua tūmataiti, ā, e waru ōna rūma moe. Ko te hanganga rākau, ko ngā whakaoti kounga teitei, ko ngā matapihi mai i te papa ki te tuanui, me ngā tuanui tekau mā rua putu te teitei e whakaanga ana i ngā tirohanga ki te roto me te ngahere. He papa nui me tōna whakamarumaru, he tauranga waka, he whare paruparu wera, he whare whakapakari tinana, me tētahi whare kiriata hei tautoko i te okiokinga me te whakangahau. Mā te whakatakotoranga e ārahi māmā ai ngā manuhiri i waenga i ngā wāhi hapori, hauora, me te taha roto, me te tuku i te noho tūmataiti, te whakamarie, me te whakamahinga i te tau katoa.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Burk Boathouse Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho Iti te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Burk Boathouse Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho Iti he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Burk Boathouse Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho Iti i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
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.
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