Entryway with cedar plank walkway, flanked by board-formed concrete wall and native gardens

Front elevation view of the eastern end of the Bear Stand - lake facing

Front western elevation of The Bear Stand from surrounding gardens

A walnut staircase with slatted clear vertical grain cedar on one side and a wall of fir floor to ceiling windows on the other, brings guests to the second floor landing at The Bear Stand.

Winter view of the front central facade of The Bear Stand with central dining room and upper deck prominent.

Crossing the cedar plank walkway to enter the western facade The Bear Stand.

Looking up at the Eastern front facade of The Bear Stand from the point and beach area.

Dappled autumn sun on the central front facade of The Bear Stand, as observed from outside the sauna deck.

Bright and airy forest views from the top of the main staircase at The Bear Stand, looking down to the front entry foyer.

Heavy snow envelopes The Bear Stand during a February winter.

Beautiful snowy views from the Master Bedroom looking out to the rear granite ridge, master bathroom quarters, and screened ofuro tub room at The Bear Stand.

Looking up to the central facade from steps leading to the canoe dock at The Bear Stand.

Winter views from the granite ridge and surrounding forest to the rear glazed facade of The Bear Stand.

View from the outdoor hot tub staircase to the sauna deck and mudroom entryway at The Bear Stand.

Modern architectural design in a winter setting showcasing a cantilevered roof, glulams, with cedar and black onyx siding - all adjacent a granite ridge and landscaped gardens.

The Bear Stand glows from within on a wintery night.

Autumn view of the western end of the front facade at The Bear Stand with surrounding landscaped mulch gardens.

Surrounded by snow on a blue sky February day, the modernist facade of The Bear Stand looks out over a frozen lake.

The Bear Stand glows through the rear glazed facade as dusk creeps in.

Blue February skies and ample volumes of snow surround the modernist design that comprises The Bear Stand.

Looking from the rear granite ridge, the master bedroom quarter of The Bear Stand sits quietly in a heavy winter snow.

From the outdoor hot tub area, The Bear Stand sits quietly amongst the surrounding forest under a warm autumn sun.

Dappled autumn light filters through the forest and into the glass volume which comprises the entry foyer at The Bear Stand.

Modernist black onyx cladding, glum beams, a long cantilever and strong use of cedar planking grace The Bear Stand during a blue sky February day.

A modernist structure glows from within on a cold winter’s evening at The Bear Stand.

Dappled autumn light enters the glass volume comprising the entry foyer at The Bear Stand, leading to green garden and forest views beyond.

Broad cantilevers, extending wall planes, and natural mix of material and colour palettes allow this modernist design to sit beautifully within the surrounding wilds.

An autumn red exterior feature wall springs to life as dappled sun shines across the modernist facade at The Bear Stand.

Predominantly black onyx, the modernist facade of The Bear Stand contrasts beautifully with banks of snow and a brilliant blue winter sky.

Looking from the rear granite ridge, the master bedroom quarter of The Bear Stand sits quietly in a heavy winter snow.

Modernism meets nature in this beautiful autumn capture of The Bear Stand on a late sunny afternoon.

From the granite rise behind, the main entry to The Bear Stand sits quietly under a blanket of snow on a clear February day.

The Bear Stand, almost entirely captured, from this vantage point in the front garden.

Viewed from the rear forest ridge in winter, heavy blankets of snow envelope the modernist structure which is The Bear Stand.

A long glazed gallery brings the surrounding forest within reach of the master bedroom corridor at The Bear Stand.

Beautifully contrasting against a blue winter sky and a blanket of snow, The Bear Stand shows off it’s modernist cedar and black onyx facade.

A cedar plank walkway leads visitors into the beautiful glazed volume comprising the foyer at The Bear Stand.

Nestled against a rear forest ridge, the ofuro tub room within the master bathroom offers quiet contemplation amidst a pristine wooded environment.

Situated on 99 acres of pristine Ontario woodland, this modernist dwelling boasts a black onyx facade, wide cantilevered roof and views over a nearby lake.

Black onyx fibre cement panels combine with clear vertical grain cedar siding and a wide cantilevered roof to create this modernist architectural gem on the edge of a Canadian forest.

Situated toward the rear of The Bear Stand, a two storey glazed volume functions as the main entry foyer to this modernist home, perched lakeside on the edge of the Canadian Shield.

Overlooking a wild and natural lake in Ontario’s cottage country, this modernist home flanked by native gardens and an extensive rock wall, perches quietly at the edge of a 99 acre forest plot.

This custom designed home by architects Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, embodies a Canadian cabin aesthetic whilst infusing a strong element of modernist design whilst remaining sympathetic to its surrounding natural environment.

Glowing from within, The Bear Stand exudes evening warmth through its interior fir and cedar cladding and extensive exterior window sets.

Night time welcomes guests to the front entry of The Bear Stand, where glowing wood surfaces and extensive floor to ceiling glazing create a warm ambient lantern-like effect.

Night time welcomes guests to the front entry of The Bear Stand, where glowing wood surfaces and extensive floor to ceiling glazing create a warm ambient lantern-like effect.

The Bear Stand experience begins here, outside the glowing entry foyer of this modernist home.

The rhythmic lines of the front facade at The Bear Stand, basking in the reflected sunshine off Lake Contau below.