Three Charming Island Cabins Revitalize Their Beautiful Surroundings
Bigwin Island in Canada is an amazing retreat and also the subject of a major transformation over the past couple of years. In 2018 studio MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects started working on a project designed to revitalize the island.
![The cabins are simple and are focus mainly on being practical yet they maintain a sophisticated allure](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
The plan consists of building 40 guest houses which are basically individual cabins. This option was prefered instead of a large 150-room hotel because it respect’s the island’s history and is better-suited overall. The architects won the competition with a modern design that respects nature, takes advantage of the landscape and the views and uses natural materials throughout.
![The architectural aesthetic of the cabins is modern and simple yet at the same time intriguing](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1572251154_491_three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
![The glass pavilion allows lots of natural light to enter the cabin and creates a strong connection with the outdoors](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1572251154_137_three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
![The design of the roof is distinctive, referencing the big historic cottages from this region](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1572251154_582_three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
The first three cabins are complete. They’re nestled among maple, pine and ash trees and look down towards the golf course and the lake beyond that. Each cabin consists of a series of spaces including a screened-in porch, a deck, a sleeping area and a living and dining space contained within a glass pavilion.
![The living and dining areas are very bright and open and offer panoramic views towards the lake and the golf course](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1572251154_39_three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
![The shiplap wooden walls also reference the interior of a canoe](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1572251154_825_three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
![The kitchen is part of the living area and blends into the floor plan seamlessly](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1572251154_648_three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
The cabins are clad in wood and reference the historic cottages in the area and boathouses through their design and architectural aesthetic. The ultimate goal is to create a community that blurs the boundaries between the individual cabins and brings everyone closer to nature and to each other.
![The cabins blend in with their surroundings and ensure minimal disruption to the land](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1572251154_602_three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
![The cabins follow three design templates inspired by the different types of landscape on the island](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1572251154_183_three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
![There are three types of landscape on the island: wooded areas, meadow and the lake region](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1572251154_751_three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
![These are the first three cabins out of the 40 which will eventually occupy the island](https://www.decorpion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1572251154_742_three-charming-island-cabins-revitalize-their-beautiful-surroundings.jpg)
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