TEN MILE LAKE STUGA

HACKENSACK, MINNESOTA

This new cabin was built on a lot that was once part of a resort. Two sisters inherited this retreat that had two original cabins on the site. One was torn down and replaced with new larger more modern structure, the other remains on the front of the lot, perched on a berm overlooking the lake. There was a strong desire to feel like a Swedish stuga in the woods and preserve the wooded feel of the site, so as few trees as possible were removed.

A red wooden house with white trim, designed by a Minnesota architect, sits among snow and tall pines at dusk. Warm yellow lights shine from the windows. A picnic table and a wooden swing rest in the snowy yard.
A bright, narrow sunroom with wooden walls, custom cabinetry and millwork, large windows, and a slate tile floor. There’s a small desk with two chairs, a vase of flowers, and a side table with a lamp. Snow is visible outside.
A cozy dining and living area features wood-paneled walls, custom cabinetry and millwork, a stone fireplace with a lit fire, wooden furniture, large windows for natural light, and a bowl of fruit on the table—designed by a Minnesota architect.
Bright kitchen with wooden floors, custom cabinetry and millwork, a large island with stools, stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a bench and chairs, and large windows showing trees outside. Natural light fills the space.
White cabinets, black countertops, and a central island with a fruit bowl create a timeless interior design. Large windows bring in natural light, while a Minnesota architect’s touch is seen in the wooden range hood and red tile backsplash.
A wooden dining table with four chairs sits beneath a copper pendant light in a bright room with white shiplap walls and large windows, designed by a Minnesota architect to showcase natural materials and views of snowy cabins and tall trees.
A cozy hallway with light wood walls and flooring, white cabinets with black handles, a red sofa, and stairs leading to a landing with a large window and simple wooden railing. Designed by a Minnesota architect, natural materials fill the space with light.
A cozy lake home bedroom features a patterned armchair by the window, blue blanket on the bed, hardwood floors, wall art, and a black and brass sconce light in the hallway. Trees outside complete this inviting Minnesota architect-designed space.
A red cabin with white trim sits among tall trees in a snowy forest. The ground and roof are covered in snow, and sunlight casts long shadows—an ideal lake home retreat with timeless interior design.
PROJECT TEAM

Christine L. Albertsson, AIA, CID, NCARB, Partner; Tammy Angaran, AIA LEED GA

PHOTOGRAPHY

Corey Gaffer

BUILDER

North Ward Homes

A red wooden house with white-trimmed windows and a snow-covered roof sits among tall pine trees. Sunlight casts soft shadows, evoking the charm of a lake home designed by a Minnesota architect.

The new cabin features an open kitchen overlooking the fire-pit, screened porch, large wood burning fireplace, and four bedrooms.

OF NOTE
  • The cabin’s interior is lined with Alder paneling.
  • The kitchen cabinets are IKEA with a few custom touches.