Morgan Gatehouse

This project involved the construction of a summer cottage overlooking vast and dramatic drumlins alongside Hartling Bay.

We were asked to serve as the general contractor and collaborated closely with the architect, trades, and subtrades to ensure a smooth and successful build despite the region’s challenging coastal Maritime conditions.

Location
Upper Kingsburg, NS
Completion
2024
Design Team

David Burlock (Project Architect at Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects)

Consultants

Andrea Doncaster Engineering (Struct. Eng.)

Build Team

Devin Harper, David Archibald, Shelby Leclair, Ness Hampkens, Rodrigo Guerreiro, Nick Glover

Trades

AMCS (concrete), Division 26 (electrical), Gerhardt Property Improvement (excavation), Madeira Builders Ltd. (framing), Mason's Plumbing and Heating, Nospel (rooding and siding), QTS (tile), Shoreline Woodworks (flooring), Steve Sayer (paint), Superior Glazing (glass rail), Ultimate Home Comfort (fireplace)

Specialties
Suppliers

Centura (tile), East Coast Specialty Hardwoods, Metro Windows, Robert Bury Co. (sheet goods)

Photography
Matthew MacKay-Lyons, Nick Glover