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.
Sakinaw Lake modern spa-like bathroom with freestanding bathtub overlooking massive granite landscape.
Modern dining and living room with large windows overlooking a lake and forest, wooden ceiling, minimalist furniture, and neutral color palette.
Modern living room with a wood-paneled ceiling, large glass window, concrete wall, fireplace, flat-screen TV, potted plant, wicker chairs, dark coffee table, and decorative items.
Modern house exterior with a concrete pathway running alongside a rock wall and green plants, under a wooden ceiling, with a glass door leading inside.
Modern open-concept kitchen and dining area with large glass windows, light wood accents, and minimalist decor.
Modern bedroom with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a forest, featuring a bed with white bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a small sitting area on the balcony.
Modern house with large glass windows and wooden accents, illuminated from within, on a hillside surrounded by trees at dusk.
Aerial view of a modern house with an outdoor deck overlooking a lake and surrounded by pine trees during dusk.
A minimalistic bedroom with wooden bunk beds on the left, a large window with a view of trees and water, a white wall with a circular mirror and hanging towel, a wooden dresser, a woven basket, and a light-colored rug on the floor.
Modern kitchen with wooden ceiling and wall, marble countertop, and staircase with glass railing.
Modern living room with concrete wall, large glass windows overlooking a forest, brown leather sofa, built-in window seat with pillows, wood ceiling, and minimalist furniture.
Modern bathroom with a double sink vanity, large mirror, two pendant lights, towels hanging on hooks, a stool, large window, and natural light.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinetry, marble countertops, and a marble backsplash. Black kettle on stovetop and black bowl on countertop, with a black chair in foreground.
Minimalist room with large window showing trees and a lake outside, a wooden desk with a plant, open book, and glass of water, and a wooden chair with woven seat.
Modern bathroom with a marble countertop, two sinks, a large mirror, a glass vase with flowers, and a large window with rocks outside.
Modern interior with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking rocks and trees, wooden ceiling and walls, black dome ceiling light, a wooden bench with a striped blanket, and a blurred person walking on the staircase.
A modern bathroom sink area with a marble countertop, a mirror, and a small vase with pink flowers, surrounded by wood-paneled walls and ceiling.