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Manila Bulletin devider Property and Living devider A look inside 'The Cottage' as featured in 'Heated Rivalry'

A look inside 'The Cottage' as featured in 'Heated Rivalry'

The architect shares behind-the-scenes details on the lakeside home's design

Published Jan 12, 2026 03:40 pm
With work on pause during the holiday season, binge-watching became the go-to way to unwind. One series kept everyone hooked, living rent-free in group chats and feeds, "Heated Rivalry."
Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) star in the series, adapted from Rachel Reid’s novels and developed for television by Jacob Tierney, produced by Canadian streaming network Crave and distributed in the US by HBO Max. The story follows their secret, long-running relationship as rival pro hockey players, with many key scenes unfolding in a secluded cottage that sets the stage for a closer look at the home featured in the show.
Heated Rivalry stars Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) in a screen adaptation of Rachel Reid’s novels.
Heated Rivalry stars Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) in a screen adaptation of Rachel Reid’s novels.
Dubbed by some as the “house with many windows,” Barlochan Cottage by Trevor McIvor Architect Inc. sits in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, just north of Toronto. The 2,500-square-foot home is designed as a four-season retreat, featuring a prefabricated Douglas fir structure anchored by a central granite fireplace, with living spaces arranged to frame the surrounding landscape and support year-round use.
The cottage follows the natural Canadian Shield terrain, with floor levels stepping down the slope to reduce its impact on the site. Columns, beams, and windows are integrated into a single structural system that supports a lightweight roof above glazed spaces.
The exterior is clad in Douglas fir Kindl siding and anchored by local granite. Kindl is a Japanese charred wood treatment that improves resistance to rot, fire, and pests while giving the cottage its dark finish.
Barlochan Cottage in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario is a four-season retreat by Trevor McIvor Architect Inc. clad in charred Kindl wood and anchored by a central granite fireplace. (Photos from Trevor McIvor Architect Inc. website)
Barlochan Cottage in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario is a four-season retreat by Trevor McIvor Architect Inc. clad in charred Kindl wood and anchored by a central granite fireplace. (Photos from Trevor McIvor Architect Inc. website)
“Excited for ‘The Cottage,’ episode six of Heated Rivalry? We are too! If you’re not already tuned in, make sure to catch up in time to see our beloved project, Barlochan Cottage, take centre ice on the big screen,” shared the company on its Instagram page.
For many viewers, Heated Rivalry has landed as a faithful screen adaptation of the original book, with a finale that feels earned and deeply satisfying. With a second season now officially in the works, the series shows no signs of cooling down anytime soon.

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