A dark charcoal palette creates a quiet presence that assists in blending the Holiday House with its surroundings.

The cottage's simple form and massing softens the scale of the project to create the impression of a more modest intervention. As a low-slung smaller scale bungalow, the compact programming responds to the need for ease of accessibility and to contain both the living spaces and sleeping quarters on a single level.

Simple, low-maintenance, resilient materials are selected for their aesthetics and performance in cold climate conditions. While moderate in size, windows are carefully positioned to capture daylight and views.