--- title: "Lakeside Architecture Inc. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lakeside-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~1797363406 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1797363406.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lakeside Architecture Inc." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/51b3d81707a915a9_9750-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "255-2255B Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario M4E 1G3, Canada" latitude: 43.678 longitude: -79.2964 phone: "(647) 226-9860" website: http://lakesidearchitecture.ca rating: 5 review_count: 2 followers: 38 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # Lakeside Architecture Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Lakeside Architecture Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lakeside-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~1797363406) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Toronto, ON - **Serves:** Algonquin Island, Davisville Village, Don Mills, Etobicoke, Forest Hill, Lawrence Park, Mimico, Mississauga, Moore Park, Muskoka, North York, Port Credit, Rosedale, South Hill, Toronto, Woodbine Racetrack - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Lakeside Architecture Inc. is a full service architecture firm dedicated to the design of lakeside retreats – homes, cottages, boathouses and lakeside resorts. We are you Lakeside design experts. Let us design your dream. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Basement Design - Deck Design - Site Preparation - Earthquake Retrofitting - Foundation Construction ### Areas Served - Algonquin Island - Davisville Village - Don Mills - Etobicoke - Forest Hill - Lawrence Park - Mimico - Mississauga - Moore Park - Muskoka - North York - Port Credit - Rosedale - South Hill - Toronto - Woodbine Racetrack ### Typical Job Cost CAD $500000 - 1.5 million We design your project to your vision, as well as your site and budget. We offer a Lakeside Consultation and Lakeside Assessment to help you develop your design vision. Please visit our website and call us today to get started. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lakeside Architecture Inc. | | Address | 255-2255B Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario M4E 1G3, Canada | | Phone | (647) 226-9860 | | Website | http://lakesidearchitecture.ca | | License Number | OAA6334 | | Followers on Houzz | 38 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/lakesidedesignbuild/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pitropov-91468a126/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/lakesidearchitect/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lakeside Architecture Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lakeside-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~1797363406) - **Website:** http://lakesidearchitecture.ca - **Phone:** (647) 226-9860 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - James is the recipient of the Gold Medal in architecture and nominated for the Governor General Silver Medal in Architecture. James is a Professional Architect as well as a frequent speaker at Ontario's Cottage Life Show. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — David Chapman, Jan. 2019** > James worked closely with my wife and I to design our beautiful and functional lakeside summer home. We were and are very pleased with the results. **★★★★★ — Lakeside Architecture Inc., Jan. 2017** > We retained James to help with the total renovation of our tired and low quality loft unit. Without hesitation, he attended the loft space, discussed our ideas as well as provided some initial feedback. He went back several times to measure up and also explore the space, where the light was best, the best placement of the bedroom and how we would most enjoy and use the living room. He developed a floor plan, sought board approval and helped us hire our first contractor. He also helped us pick out all the interior finishes. The result is a light filled open modern space with room to grow. Thank you James! **Comment from Lakeside Architecture Inc.:** > Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It was a pleasure working on your project and I hope we have an opportunity to work together in the future again! ## Selected projects - [The Kawarthas, Ontario](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-kawarthas-ontario-pj-vj~5554950) - Location: Kawartha Lakes, ON - Photos: 21 - Description: This is a new build cottage of a modern timberframe cottage on the shores of a large lake in the Kawarthas, Ontario. The cottage features Douglas fir timbers, large expanses of glass and integrated stone work. - [Pine Lake Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pine-lake-cottage-pj-vj~2724363) - Location: Gravenhurst, ON - Photos: 21 - Description: Design and Build of a Modern Timberframe Cottage This project is a custom design and build project for Lakeside Design and Build.  We originally met the owners at the Cottage Life Show and visited the site shortly thereafter to discuss the owners’ vision for the site. The cottagers are a semi-retired couple who have cottaged for many years on Pine Lake. They were looking to replace their existing cottage and build a new cottage on site. The owners wanted an open-concept floor layout with di… - [Morrison Lake Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morrison-lake-project-pj-vj~2670653) - Location: Gravenhurst, ON - Photos: 21 - Description: This project is a custom design and build project for Lakeside Design and Build. We originally met the owners at the Cottage Life Show and visited the site shortly thereafter to discuss the owner’s vision for the site. The owners are a professional couple with a young family. They own an existing cottage on Morrison Lake but were looking to build a new cottage on site. The owners wanted a modern cottage that took advantage of the fantastic views of Morrison Lake but had space to entertain family… - [Lake Simcoe Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-simcoe-cottage-pj-vj~1985881) - Location: Simcoe, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: This cottage is situated on Lake Simcoe, Ontario. The owners of this cottage had a family cottage on Lake Simcoe that was grandfathered into the current shoreline regulations. We were able to build on the original cottage footprint using steel screw pile foundation drilled down to bedrock to maintain a stable foundation on the sand. The cottage features a large common room with a cathedral ceiling and clear storey windows. The cottage also has a two way fireplace and a cupula to bring light into… - [Bass Island Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bass-island-cottage-pj-vj~1980657) - Location: Walkers Point, ON - Photos: 12 - Description: Situated on a private island in Lake Muskoka, this one of a kind Bass Island cottage commands the site. It was built for a family desiring a very private and spacious retreat. The cottage boasts 8500 sqft of living space with six bedrooms and bathrooms. The cottage also has a 1200 guest cabin or bunkhouse for extra family or guests. There are three wood burning fireplaces including an outdoor fireplace on the expansive cedar deck. The kitchen features top of the line Bosch and Electrolux applian… - [Killarney Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/killarney-cottage-pj-vj~2024067) - Location: Killarney, ON - Photos: 12 - Description: This Killarney Ontario Cottage was custom designed and built on the shores of Georgian Bay. The Cottage took advantage of the receding waters of the Bay and was built cascading towards the water's edge. Natural materials were used throughout the exterior and interior of the cottage including wood and stone. The glass railing provide an unobstructed view of the Bay and highlight the cedar decks and natural stone landscaping. The cottage has a rustic but contemporary feel. - [Lake Muskoka Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-muskoka-cottage-pj-vj~1980667) - Location: Muskoka, ON - Photos: 12 - Description: This cottage is on Lake Muskoka in Ontario. The cottage was a custom design project for an busy urban professional family. The cottage sits high on a point of land over looking the lake. The cottage and the deck are visible from the lake but it is the complimentary boathouse that joins the whole project together. The design of the cottage incorporated cedar shakes, natural stone, wood timbers and cedar decking. The cottage features a double height stone fireplace in the central great room. The g… - [Claremont Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/claremont-addition-pj-vj~5554937) - Location: Pickering, ON - Photos: 15 - Description: Claremont is a small village East of Toronto known for its traditional houses and slower pace of life. The couple wanted to add an addition to the existing house that would complement the traditional architecture. The addition provides an extended family room into a new sunroom with large french doors, a new master bedroom suite and additional basement space. The finished addition blends seamlessly into the existing century home. - [Lake Rosseau Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-rosseau-cottage-pj-vj~2024050) - Location: Muskoka, ON - Photos: 12 - Description: Located in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, this Lake Rosseau Cottage sits right at the waters edge. This was a custom designed renovation of a existing cottage for a busy family of four. The cottage features a cathedral ceiling in the living room with natural wood beams and ceiling finishes. The cottage also has a very modern kitchen and bathroom with cherry custom cabinets. The cottage also has an expansive deck running the length of the cottage with custom glass panel railings and cedar decking… - [Bernard Lake Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bernard-lake-cottage-pj-vj~1985874) - Location: Sudbury, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: This cottage is located on Bernard Lake near Sudbury, Ontario. The cottage was a custom design project that is situated on a subdivided family cottage lot. The owners wanted a traditional, cozy but functional space to relax and spend their summers with family and friends. The cottage is set on a point of land and had many set back restrictions. The design resulted in a unique layout and features an all wood interior, a stone fireplace and reclaimed wood floors. - [Doe Lake Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/doe-lake-cottage-pj-vj~2024053) - Location: Huntsville, ON - Photos: 15 - Description: This custom designed cottage is situated on Doe Lake, North of Huntsville, Ontario. The owners are entrepreneurs and artists and they wanted a home where they could entertain extended family and friends. The cottage has seven bedrooms and five bathroom and includes an elevator for easy access to the fourth floor. It is decorated with many pieces of art that created by the owners making it a truly special retreat. - [Muskoka Boathouses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/muskoka-boathouses-pj-vj~1985889) - Location: Muskoka, ON - Photos: 5 - Description: One of the key attributes of Muskoka are the numerous boathouses nestled on the shorelines of all the major lakes. In addition to docking a boat, many of these boathouses feature beautiful sitting rooms, bathrooms, exercise rooms and grand bedrooms. Boathouses can be fixed to the shore, floating or on piles nestled in the Lake. They are very distinctive aspect of Ontario's cottage country and sometimes when you are boating past you can get a peak some of the prized Muskoka antique wood boat nest… - [Lake of Bays Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-of-bays-cottage-pj-vj~1985864) - Location: Huntsville, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: This cottage is located on Lake of Bays in Huntsville, Ontario. The owners of this cottage own and operate a quarry and wanted a live work space that would highlight their love and interest in stone. As a result, they used many stone details in the design of their cottage including the massive stone fireplace and stairs to the lake in large granite slabs. This cottage sits high on the site and has an expansive view of Lake of Bays. - [Lake Muskoka Boathouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-muskoka-boathouse-pj-vj~1982970) - Location: Muskoka, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: One of the key attributes of Muskoka are the numerous boathouses nestled on the shorelines of all the major lakes. In addition to docking a boat, many of these boathouses feature beautiful sitting rooms, bathrooms, exercise rooms and grand bedrooms. Boathouses can be fixed to the shore, floating or on piles nestled in the Lake. They are very distinctive aspect of Ontario's cottage country and sometimes when you are boating past you can get a peak some of the prized Muskoka antique wood boat nest… [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lakeside-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~1797363406) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful project!** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please provide the siding and trim colours? I am trying to pick a siding on a grey tone that is paired with a trim colour that is something other than white. A: Thank you!! The siding is a dark grey and the trim a sandy grey beige. Sorry, the paint colours are not current ones available and the siding came prefinished in any event. Good luck with your project. **Q: would like a modern kitchen advice** *(in Building a Home)* I am building a house and I love the contemporary and modern look. I have purchased my kitchen cabinets already, they are white shaker cabinets with glass doors for the top cabinets. I know this is more traditional look, can I get advise on how to put a modern spin on it? what color counter tops, back splash and handles for the cabinets? I bought black stainless steel appliances. the picture is very close to what the cabinets I bought look like. thank you A: Perhaps black granite and more modern fixtures and lighting accessories. Good luck. **Q: Change order costs??** *(in Polls)* Is it normal for your contractor to give you a bill that equates to nearly 30% of his original bid for the whole job as compensation for the relatively minor change orders decided on during demo and framing? Mind you no issues or difficulties were unearthed and a major job(insulation) was taken off his list as well. (Photos have no relationship to question just used for better visibility lol) A: Change orders need to be approved by the owner before they are completed. That is the purpose of a change order. It authorizes and makes all parties aware of the change in scope and costs of the project. **Q: Architectural Designs Plan 64404SC** *(in Building a Home)* We will be building our forever home on Norris Lake in TN in 2-3 years. We like this plan from what we can see, but there are no actual interior photos. We'd love to hear from anyone who's built this plan. Thanks! www.architecturaldesigns.com/house-plans/2-bed... A: Hi, It is not the fit - it is so much more. Take my advice and don't focus on the plan. Make sure the plan will bring in light and air and work with the site. Work with an architect in the area you plan to build. They will know the zoning and they need to visit the site and area. No need to work in person given today's technology. Good luck and all the best. James. **Q: Parents Building a Small House - Advice Appreciated** *(in Building a Home)* My 65+ year old parents are building a small one-level cottage-type house (950 sq ft - so not exactly a true "tiny" house) and their architect has charged them $4000+ for small house plans that simply look like a regular house that was shrunk down - that is there isn't any real design ingenuity or creativity applied to thinking about how to make the best of their square footage, functionality, etc. He just made everything small, if that makes sense. F or example, he didn't suggest smaller profile kitchen appliances - he just based the kitchen on regular full-sized appliances jammed into a tiny kitchen. When I suggested to my parents they look into smaller sized/narrow profile fridge and dishwasher, they realized this would buy them a few precious feet of space in the kitchen and even allow them to have a narrow closet for a mop and broom. (There is no garage, no basement planned on this house). He also designed it with kitchen cabinets that do not reach the ceiling and have a space-wasting soffit - um, why??? When my mom went back and said they need to maximize the use of vertical space and have cabinets that go to the ceiling, he got annoyed with them. Needless to say I am concerned they will end up with a small poorly-designed house and no functionality. My parents are on a VERY tight budget and they do not have the money to go back and have new plans drawn up -- and for a number of reasons that I won't bore you with, they are stuck with this particular architect. They have not broken ground yet, so I am trying to arm them with some ideas and such that they can take to their architect. I'd appreciate any resources you may have or just some tips they should consider. They are not internet savvy unfortunately and I am not an architect or a designer. Thanks! A: Hi, There is a new magazine "Downsize" by Fine Homebuilding. It is all about smaller homes - with floor plans and pictures as well as explanation by the architects. I also agree with the other commentators - the Not so Big house has some great info. You parents should continue to work with their architect. If they are a licensed architect they are required to rework the drawings to fit their clients needs and budget. James. **Q: What project will you take on in the new year?** *(in Design Dilemma)* It's nearly 2018! Do you have any projects lined up for your house in the new year? We'd love to hear about it. What will you be working on? Let's hear it! A: Hi, We have several projects on the go but I am most exciting about a new modern cottage we are building on a Pencil Lake in Ontario. We have completed a topographic survey and an initial layout. It will have great views and we split the floorplan to suit the site and take advantage of daylight, wind patterns and of course the beautiful views of the lake. I have included some very initial and rough sketches as well as my client's inspiration photo. James. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*