Burk Boathouse Kupanga Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Kanyumba by Nargiza Usmanova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Mkati mwa Nyumba ndi Mawonekedwe Competition Category.
BronzeMkati· 2026
Burk Boathouse Kupanga Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Kanyumba
Client: Mezza Studio
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Mkati Category
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About Burk Boathouse Kupanga Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Kanyumba
Burk Boathouse ndi kapangidwe ka mkati mwa kanyumba kopumira m'mphepete mwa nyanja ya Jack Lake ku Ontario, Canada. Nyumba ya mabwato ya sansanja imodzi iyi ndi gawo la malo achinsinsi ndipo ili ndi zipinda zogona zisanu ndi zitatu. Zomangamanga zamatabwa, zomaliza zapamwamba, mazenera ochokera pansi mpaka padenga ndi madenga otalika mapazi khumi ndi awiri zimapereka mawonedwe a nyanja ndi nkhalango. Khonde lalikulu lokhala ndi denga lophimba, doko, malo osambira nthunzi (sauna), malo ochitira masewera olimbitsa thupi ndi malo owonera makanema zimathandiza kupuma ndi kusangalala. Kalongosoledwe ka malowa kamatsogolera alendo mosavuta pakati pa malo ochezera, malo aumoyo ndi malo a m'mphepete mwa nyanja, kupereka chinsinsi, chitonthozo ndi kugwiritsidwa ntchito chaka chonse.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Burk Boathouse Kupanga Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Kanyumba ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Burk Boathouse Kupanga Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Kanyumba akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Burk Boathouse Kupanga Mkati mwa Nyumba ya Kanyumba amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
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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