Rideau River Custom

Modern Riverfront Residence
Manotick, Ontario

Elevated front view of a contemporary residence with layered flat roofs, pale stone and a landscaped driveway
Layered rooflines frame the arrival. 01 / 10

A calm presence.
A bold expression.

Layered volumes, natural materials and generous glazing shape a contemporary home connected to its riverfront setting. Strong horizontal rooflines and deep overhangs bring a sense of calm to a residence of remarkable scale.

8,000+

Sq. ft.

5

Bedrooms

7

Bathrooms

Angled front elevation with pale stone walls, double-height windows and dark architectural frames
Light stone and tall glazing give the front elevation a calm, generous rhythm. 02 / 10
Straight-on view of the glazed double-height entrance and garage wing
The double-height entrance anchors the composition. 03 / 10

The exterior palette

Material, light,
proportion.

Light natural stone meets dark architectural cladding and warm wood accents. The garage wing and upper terrace form part of the composition, held together by the long, quiet line of the roof.

Dark-clad upper terrace above a pale stone garage with glazed doors
The garage wing and upper terrace are integrated into the architecture. 04 / 10
Portrait view of the entrance beneath a timber-lined roof overhang
Deep overhangs and warm timber soften the entrance. 05 / 10

A considered arrival

An entrance
shaped by light.

A double-height entrance anchors the home. Pale stone, slender dark frames and the warmth of the timber soffit give this generous space a distinctly residential character.

Bold architecture.
A warm welcome.

Full-height glazing reveals the scale of the entrance, while broad stone steps and soft planting bring the experience back to a human scale.

Portrait detail of the tall glazed entrance, stone steps and surrounding planting
Slender dark frames draw the eye upward through two storeys of glass. 06 / 10

The project film

Experience
the residence.

Take a closer look at the design, its setting and the details that bring it to life.

Rideau River Custom · Project film

Life outdoors

Open to
the landscape.

Covered terraces and generous outdoor living areas extend the home toward the river. Dining, entertaining and quiet retreat become part of the same connection between inside and out.

Elevated rear view showing covered terraces, outdoor seating and layered roof planes
Covered terraces extend family life into the landscape. 07 / 10
Rear elevation with large glazing, pale stone piers and terraces opening toward the garden
Two-storey glazing connects the living spaces to the garden. 08 / 10
Rear outdoor lounge and dining terrace framed by tall stone piers
A sheltered lounge and dining terrace make room for gathering outdoors. 09 / 10
Oblique rear view of the upper balcony and sheltered outdoor dining area
An upper balcony and covered dining area create layers of outdoor living. 10 / 10

Generous in scale.
Grounded in everyday life.

Five bedrooms and seven bathrooms are complemented by an office, theatre room, golf simulator and wine cellar. An elevator, two staircases and multiple service spaces support daily life. Throughout, the design remains focused on proportion, natural light and a warm family atmosphere.

A home shaped around you.

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ZG ARCHITECTURE · CUSTOM HOME DESIGN

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