Set within a clearing created for a photovoltaic array, Cardwell Clubhouse is a fully off-grid hybrid structure that consolidates recreation, storage, and guest accommodation into a compact volume. Serving as both an energy-independent gathering space and the threshold to a larger off-grid compound, it supports a lifestyle centered on recreation, nature, and seasonal use while minimizing site disturbance.
A multipurpose recreation room, doubling as a guest suite, is paired with equipment storage and an integrated battery room that supports the site’s renewable energy system. Conceived as a contemporary interpretation of the region’s agricultural outbuildings, the building combines conditioned and unconditioned spaces within a simple elongated form capped by an expansive gabled roof. Deep overhangs extend living space outdoors, providing shelter throughout the seasons and strengthening connections to the surrounding landscape.
Exposed timber framing and locally milled wood express material continuity and craft, while dark-stained wood siding allows the building to recede into the landscape. Powered entirely by solar energy, the clubhouse integrates high-performance systems, renewable energy infrastructure, and regionally sourced materials to reduce both operational and embodied environmental impact.
Category:Vacation HomesYear:2026Location:Ontario, CanadaArchitects:Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Design Team: Heather Dubbeldam, Andrew Snow, and Krystal Kramer General Contractor:Thomas J Stead Construction Ltd.Client: PrivatePhotographer: Riley Snelling
