Avoiding the tired recreational ski resort style of log structures and gabled roofs, architect
Omar Gandhi has nevertheless managed to create a ?cottage? feel in the project he named White Rock after a community in the area.

The Gaspereau River Valley is the agricultural centre of the province of Nova Scotia located on the extreme east coast of Canada. The area is known for its recreational opportunities including skiing, biking and wine-tasting.

The modern steel-clad bunker on stilts was designed by Gandhi and his friend for their families, best friends, employees and partners as a meditative retreat and an escape.

Ganhdi says that in his architectural practice, they consider all of their creations as creatures. And indeed, White Rock, the cocoon-like perch in the woods, does seem like it could walk off the cliff or, alternatively, become not just a bird house but actually grow wings and take off over the valley. Yet it is also a solidly permanent nest that appears to have taken a liking to its rocky situation.
The cabin was created using strictly minimalist palettes in materials, colours and furnishings. The two-level structure accommodates the private spaces on the bottom level and the living areas in an open plan on the top level.

Dark smoky-black and silvery grey colours dominate the open-plan living areas. Some vintage touches of the cabin vernacular in the living room. For example, next to a small modern fireplace a vintage black-leather Arne Norell lounge cha...