Pine Island Cottage: A Dialogue Between Stone and Simplicity
Set on a remote island in Georgian Bay, Pine Island Cottage by Bureau Tempo and Thom Fougere Studio embraces the rugged landscape rather than resisting it. The 3,500-square-foot retreat steps down the terrain naturally, with each level marking a distinct kitchen, dining, living, and porch below, bedrooms above—linked by a glazed breezeway.
At the heart of the home is a monolithic fieldstone island, echoing the rocky shores outside. This tactile centerpiece anchors the kitchen and sets the tone for the entire interior, where custom oak, walnut, and limestone cabinetry blend with burnished concrete floors and lime-plastered walls that age gracefully with use.
Each space, from the sunken living room to the bath with garden views—balances form and function through craft. Lighting is subtle, not to dramatize but to let the materiality shine. It’s a house built with design intelligence—quiet, grounded, and deeply intentional.
