[3] In order to achieve this, Shim-Sutcliffe Architects worked with the clients, Gerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachan, from the beginning when searching for a peninsula situated in the Canadian Shield.

This Ecoregion is situated on the southern portion of the Precambrian Shield,[4] in south-central Ontario and can be characterized by the exposed complex Precambrian bedrock and rich mineral deposits which creates the rugged landscape associated with the region [5].Where the bedrock is not exposed, large mixed forests dominate the region with trees including black and white spruce, jack pine, tamarack, poplar, white birch and balsam.

[6] The lakes of this region combined with the deciduous forests of this ecoregion, which produce vibrant colours each fall, which makes this area a popular destination spot.

[2] The initial site visit found conditions of mixed hardwoods, conifers, and the granite, which combined with the rich history of Muskoka culture would later be established in the design.

Wright influenced the overall design of the boathouse while Scarpa is referenced through the bearings at the top and bottom of four tapering timber posts that support a steel beam fronting onto the dock.

[10] Shim and Sutcliffe used this method since it was proven to work as a traditional construction technique because the water exerts a steadying force similar to that of soil on land-based structures.