It looks like something out of a fairy tale, but this is quite real.
Located in a pine and birch forest along the Kawartha Lakes in Ontario, the cabin is cloaked in blackened vertical cedar siding and a glossy metal roof. The form is inviting, as are all the other whimsical details inside and out.
A deep cut in the roof and fa莽ade creates a protected patio, and there鈥檚 a cordwood terrace floor to ground the mirrored ceiling and walls. Inside, a modern fireplace with clever wood storage鈥攁nd lines that mimic the house鈥檚 shape鈥攄ominates the living area. 聽聽
The architects carved the staircase from a single tree trunk, topping it with tile slabs to reach the loft above. That attic is a wonky space with sloping walls and well-placed skylights and windows. Blue fish-scale shingles cover the interior wall.聽
Back down on solid ground, the dining room connects to the outside through black-framed floor-to-ceiling windows. A child鈥檚 drawing of trees is keenly outlined in the glass panes to mimic the forest outside.