Toronto-based architecture firm Reflect Architecture transformed a pair of century-old saltbox houses into a flexible vacation spot in a Newfoundland peninsula that is only accessible by boat or by foot.
The residence is defined by its simple rectangular volumes and gabled roofs. The white exterior siding was replaced, and the galvanized steel roof was interwoven to fit in with the traditional shiplap cladding and gabled roof construction of the original buildings.
The architect also opted for materials that are common to this locale. The kitchen cabinets and surfaces were built of Baltic birch ply. Lined primarily with white shiplap, the interiors of both houses are traditional to Newfoundland homebuilding.
A more extensive renovation was needed for Dunn House, with new boarding designed to match what was there previously.
The slightly larger Burden House serves as the primary residence, with living spaces designed for entertaining guests. Dunn House is intended as a guest house.
