This 3,400-square-foot traditional timber frame cottage on Lake of the Woods, Ontario, showcases classic heavy timber craftsmanship and intricate joinery. Designed by Mo Hykaway and completed in 2006, the home is organized around a cross-gabled roof with a striking 24’ x 22’ great room, spanned by a majestic White Pine hammer beam truss that maximizes vertical volume without obstructing lake views. The structural expression is detailed with authentic thru tenons, carved beam ends, and oak butterfly keys that arrest natural timber checking while providing visual contrast. Unique architectural features include a curving timber stairway to the loft and a half-octagon snooker room engineered with a radial roof converging at a central boss pin.

Striking and arresting in its artistic beauty, the strong vertical lines of this Porta Romana Flynn Caged wall light reflect the metallic wallpaper behind, the linear simplicity adding a sharp sense of drama.

The client came to us looking to update their kitchen and kitchenette in order to match recent changes made to the rest of their 1905 Cow Hollow home. Their goal? Build a space that was impressive and grand. We chose classic luxury cues—golds and marbles—for the two kitchens and consulted on colors, light fixtures, and furniture throughout the rest of their home to marry the various spaces. In the main kitchen, we created a focal point using a faux marble Calacatta Neolith bookmatch backsplash, an impactful piece that created that arresting effect the client sought at half the cost of real marble. We paired that with simple, understated but rich accessories, like a sleek and simple oven hood that wouldn’t obstruct the backsplash and glossy, sterling grey cabinets with polished nickel accents. For a final touch of flair, we hung two ochre NYC 3-Tier Pear Chandeliers. Together, these pieces cemented the look. High-Chic. Simple. Modern. Iconic.

The comfort of the fabric/foam combination of the Sy Side Chair is always a welcome surprise. Its sturdy metal legs lend style and edge, but it's the luxuriously generous seat back that gives SY its unique look. If you've been searching for something colorful and a little different, you might want to sit this one out! The Cabrio Dining Table is visually arresting and a unique piece for your dining room. The legs are tempered glass- a very clever twist that makes these tables stand out. Face the table from any side, one of the legs will show you a wide stance and the other will be narrow. A small detail, but an absolutely essential design statement.

This sun-drenched living room anchors the home with effortless Warm Transitional elegance—arched windows frame lush garden views while a white linen sectional, cognac leather swivel chair, and vintage-toned Persian rug create a layered, inviting composition. Custom oak-and-glass pocket doors blur the boundary between living and dining, offering an architectural gesture that is both functional and visually arresting. A sculptural white floral chandelier and mosaic tile fireplace surround complete a space that feels simultaneously curated and deeply lived-in.

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Front Entry Court A modern interpretation of a mid-century ranch. Note the flying sauser shaped lighting arrester at upper right. Photo: David H. Lidsky Architect

This extensive remodel overlooking Lake Austin is a paean to the powerful art it enfolds. Rigorous editing of every distracting, inconsequential element of the original house was critical. So too was the insertion of new complementary components that provide artful ways to move through both interior and exterior rooms. The collection of modern art is arresting. Ranging from a Turrell hologram to a pair of Agnes Martins, the art is framed by the architecture and lighting so that it is experienced in a choreographed, curated way that encourages wandering and an intimate connection to each piece. The mood is set in the entry courtyard. A floating walkway curves down and around a brilliant spiraling blue Clement sculpture. It pauses once, at a moment of surprise, when the first view through the house is filled with the blue water of the lake beyond. Inside, the saturated color of many of the pieces of art are balanced by an absence of other visual clutter in the color palette, furniture, and architecture. A new interior plaster, steel, and bronze stair carves through a space occupied by two small Clement sculptures in niches, a McKay Otto sculpture on a landing and a glass cylinder elevator. This is a very specific place, designed for specific art and for a collector who has a close relationship with each piece.

This classic 1970's rambler was purchased by our clients as their 'forever' retirement home and as a gathering place for their large, extended family. Situated on a large, verdant lot, the house was burdened with extremely dated finishes and poorly conceived spaces. These flaws were more than offset by the overwhelming advantages of a single level plan and spectacular sunset views. Weighing their options, our clients executed their purchase fully intending to hire us to immediately remodel this structure for them. Our first task was to open up this plan and give the house a fresh, contemporary look that emphasizes views toward Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Our initial response was to recreate our favorite Great Room plan. This started with the elimination of a large, masonry fireplace awkwardly located in the middle of the plan and to then tear out all the walls. We then flipped the Kitchen and Dining Room and inserted a walk-in pantry between the Garage and new Kitchen location. While our clients' initial intention was to execute a simple Kitchen remodel, the project scope grew during the design phase. We convinced them that the original ill-conceived entry needed a make-over as well as both bathrooms on the main level. Now, instead of an entry sequence that looks like an afterthought, there is a formal court on axis with an entry art wall that arrests views before moving into the heart of the plan. The master suite was updated by sliding the wall between the bedroom and Great Room into the family area and then placing closets along this wall - in essence, using these closets as an acoustical buffer between the Master Suite and the Great Room. Moving these closets then freed up space for a 5-piece master bath, a more efficient hall bath and a stacking washer/dryer in a closet at the top of the stairs.

This extensive remodel overlooking Lake Austin is a paean to the powerful art it enfolds. Rigorous editing of every distracting, inconsequential element of the original house was critical. So too was the insertion of new complementary components that provide artful ways to move through both interior and exterior rooms. The collection of modern art is arresting. Ranging from a Turrell hologram to a pair of Agnes Martins, the art is framed by the architecture and lighting so that it is experienced in a choregraphed, curated way that encourages wandering and an intimate connection to each piece. The mood is set in the entry courtyard. A floating walkway curves down and around a brilliant spiraling blue Clement sculpture. It pauses once, at a moment of surprise, when the first view through the house is filled with the blue water of the lake beyond. Inside the saturated color of many of the pieces of art are balanced by an absence of other visual clutter in the color palette, furniture and architecture. A new interior plaster, steel and bronze stair carves through a space occupied by two small Clement sculptures in niches, a Page Kempner sculpture on a landing and a glass cylinder elevator. This is a very specific place, designed for specific art and for a collector who has a close relationship with each piece.

A bulky fireplace was removed and replaced with a modern frameless gas insert and custom Caesarstone surround. To complete the dramatic focal wall, we designed custom cherry-stained bookcases with charcoal grey backing. A well-loved leather sofa sits opposite a pair of new Milo Bauman inspired armchairs. An arresting photo and metal sculpture on an X-shaped side table reflect the clients' taste for modern art.

Contemporary white Gold Coast bathroom. White Yarra freestanding bath arrests your attention as it looks out towards the lake at the back.
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This 3,400-square-foot traditional timber frame cottage on Lake of the Woods, Ontario, showcases classic heavy timber craftsmanship and intricate joinery. Designed by Mo Hykaway and completed in 2006, the home is organized around a cross-gabled roof with a striking 24’ x 22’ great room, spanned by a majestic White Pine hammer beam truss that maximizes vertical volume without obstructing lake views. The structural expression is detailed with authentic thru tenons, carved beam ends, and oak butterfly keys that arrest natural timber checking while providing visual contrast. Unique architectural features include a curving timber stairway to the loft and a half-octagon snooker room engineered with a radial roof converging at a central boss pin.

This extensive remodel overlooking Lake Austin is a paean to the powerful art it enfolds. Rigorous editing of every distracting, inconsequential element of the original house was critical. So too was the insertion of new complementary components that provide artful ways to move through both interior and exterior rooms. The collection of modern art is arresting. Ranging from a Turrell hologram to a pair of Agnes Martins, the art is framed by the architecture and lighting so that it is experienced in a choregraphed, curated way that encourages wandering and an intimate connection to each piece. The mood is set in the entry courtyard. A floating walkway curves down and around a brilliant spiraling blue Clement sculpture. It pauses once, at a moment of surprise, when the first view through the house is filled with the blue water of the lake beyond. Inside the saturated color of many of the pieces of art are balanced by an absence of other visual clutter in the color palette, furniture and architecture. A new interior plaster, steel and bronze stair carves through a space occupied by two small Clement sculptures in niches, a Page Kempner sculpture on a landing and a glass cylinder elevator. This is a very specific place, designed for specific art and for a collector who has a close relationship with each piece.

This 3,400-square-foot traditional timber frame cottage on Lake of the Woods, Ontario, showcases classic heavy timber craftsmanship and intricate joinery. Designed by Mo Hykaway and completed in 2006, the home is organized around a cross-gabled roof with a striking 24’ x 22’ great room, spanned by a majestic White Pine hammer beam truss that maximizes vertical volume without obstructing lake views. The structural expression is detailed with authentic thru tenons, carved beam ends, and oak butterfly keys that arrest natural timber checking while providing visual contrast. Unique architectural features include a curving timber stairway to the loft and a half-octagon snooker room engineered with a radial roof converging at a central boss pin.

This 3,400-square-foot traditional timber frame cottage on Lake of the Woods, Ontario, showcases classic heavy timber craftsmanship and intricate joinery. Designed by Mo Hykaway and completed in 2006, the home is organized around a cross-gabled roof with a striking 24’ x 22’ great room, spanned by a majestic White Pine hammer beam truss that maximizes vertical volume without obstructing lake views. The structural expression is detailed with authentic thru tenons, carved beam ends, and oak butterfly keys that arrest natural timber checking while providing visual contrast. Unique architectural features include a curving timber stairway to the loft and a half-octagon snooker room engineered with a radial roof converging at a central boss pin.