SAKINAW LAKE HOUSE
Jenkins was honoured to be offered the opportunity to create this beautifully crafted space for a young family who spent childhood years on the lake. The collaboration between Architect, Designer and builder on this custom home, full of soft tones and smooth wood, could not have been a better match.
The home is built into a steep, raw granite slope whose massive boulders and natural ledges define the architecture from the foundation up. For Jenkins Construction, the challenge was not just to build on the rock, but to build with it - anchoring structural components directly into solid granite, engineering drainage and access around immovable stone, and crafting transitions where glass, steel, and timber meet untouched geology. Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows frame two distinct worlds: the calm expanse of Sakinaw Lake in front, and the dramatic rock face behind that locks the home securely into its site. This tension between technical complexity and visual simplicity is where Jenkins’ craftsmanship becomes most visible.
Created as a year-round refuge for a family who lives by the rhythm of the lake, the home is shaped to maximize both use and enjoyment of the waterfront. Jenkins Construction ensured that durable materials and precise detailing withstand the environmental demands of lakefront living and the result is a home that amplifies the beauty and ease of Sakinaw, offering a place to gather, recharge, and create lasting memories.
Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub next to a large glass window showcasing a natural rocky landscape outside. The bathroom has a wooden ceiling, gray flooring, and a marble-tiled wall with a recessed shelf holding two black bottles. A small wooden stool with a plant and a bowl is placed near the tub, and a silver faucet and handheld shower are installed beside the tub.
Modern living room and dining area with large floor-to-ceiling windows showing a scenic view of a lake and trees, featuring wooden ceiling, minimalist decor, a long dining table with chairs, a cozy seating area with cushions, and a kitchen island with barstools.
Modern living room with wood-paneled ceiling, large windows showing rocky outdoor scenery, concrete wall with fireplace, flat-screen TV, and contemporary furniture including wooden chairs with woven seats, a black coffee table with decorations, and a green plant.
Modern house exterior with rocky hillside, green plants, concrete pathway, and wooden ceiling.
Modern open-plan living space with large windows showing trees outside, a wooden dining table with woven chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets and marble backsplash, and a staircase with glass railing.
Modern bedroom with large windows overlooking a forest, white curtains, wooden ceiling and wall, bed with white linens and pillows, nightstand with books and decor.
Modern house with large glass windows and warm interior lighting, surrounded by tall trees at dusk.
A modern house with a deck overlooking a forested lake at dusk, with trees and mountains in the background.
A bedroom with a large window showing trees and a lake outside. The room features a wooden loft bed, light wood dresser, and a mirror on the wall. There is a basket and a rug on the floor.
Modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a staircase with glass railing leading upstairs, all featuring wooden wall and ceiling paneling.
Modern living room with large glass windows showing trees outside, featuring a brown leather sofa, a white built-in window seat with striped pillows, a wood ceiling, concrete fireplace wall, and a wooden deck outside.
Modern bathroom with wooden vanity, double sinks, large mirror, hanging white towels, pendant lights, and a window with greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble backsplash, a black kettle on a stovetop, and a black chair in the foreground.
Interior space with a wooden desk near a large window showing a view of trees and a lake outside. On the desk, there is a white vase with flowers, an open book, a glass of water, and a candle. To the right, a built-in wooden bookshelf with a few books and decorative items, and a wooden chair with woven seat in front of the desk.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, marble countertop, large window with rock view, hanging globe light fixtures, and a flower arrangement.
Interior view of a modern house with large glass windows and wooden ceiling and walls, showing a rocky outdoor landscape and a blurred woman walking inside.
A small bathroom with wooden panel walls, a marble sink, and a mirror. Items on the sink include two black bottles and a glass vase with pink flowers. There are two ceiling lights and a staircase is visible through the mirror reflection.