Waskesiu Beach House

The new Beach House located in the town of Waskesiu within Prince Albert National Park is defined by a simple gable roof which encloses a picnic area, washrooms, showers and changing facilities. The differing seasonal requirements for the building’s components create a ‘Portal’ which serves as a framed entry point for beach goers. The framed view beyond is reminiscent of a picture-perfect postcard with glimpses of a lake sunset or a herd of elk wading in the water beyond. The minimal material palette is comprised of glazed concrete masonry units, thermally treated wood cladding and a translucent glass channel system. Client: Parks Canada Type: Recreational Construction Value: $1.9M Date of Completion: September 2021 Area: 2,798 sq.ft. (260 s.m.) Consultant Team Prime Consultant: 1x1 architecture inc. Structural: Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Mechanical: Daniels Wingerak Engineering Ltd. Electrical: Ritenburg & Associates Ltd. Exhibits: Reich + Petch Photography: Lisa Stinner-Kun Awards: 2022 Wood Design & Building Award, Citation