Burk Boathouse Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Nyumba ya Mapumziko by Nargiza Usmanova

Burk Boathouse Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Nyumba ya Mapumziko by Nargiza Usmanova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Nafasi za Ndani na Maonyesho Competition Category.

ShabaMambo ya Ndani· 2026

Burk Boathouse Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Nyumba ya Mapumziko

by Nargiza Usmanova

Client: Mezza Studio

Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Mambo ya Ndani Category

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The Design

About Burk Boathouse Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Nyumba ya Mapumziko

Burk Boathouse ni ubunifu wa mambo ya ndani ya nyumba ya mapumziko iliyoko kando ya Ziwa Jack huko Ontario, Kanada. Nyumba hii ya mashua ya ghorofa moja ni sehemu ya mali binafsi na ina vyumba vinane vya kulala. Ujenzi wa mbao, ukamilishaji wa hali ya juu, madirisha yanayofika kutoka sakafuni hadi darini na dari za urefu wa futi kumi na mbili huweka mandhari ya ziwa na msitu katika mwonekano mzuri. Sitaha kubwa yenye kivuli, gati, sauna, ukumbi wa mazoezi na sinema huwezesha kupumzika na burudani. Mpangilio wa nafasi huwaongoza wageni kwa urahisi kati ya maeneo ya kijamii, ya afya na ya kando ya ziwa, ukitoa faragha, faraja na matumizi ya mwaka mzima.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award

Burk Boathouse Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Nyumba ya Mapumziko ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Burk Boathouse Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Nyumba ya Mapumziko inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Burk Boathouse Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Nyumba ya Mapumziko hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.

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.