How Heated Rivalry's cottage rejects the sameness of contemporary architecture

A cottage in Muskoka, Canada, has become the unexpected breakout star of buzzy gay ice hockey romance Heated Rivalry. Here, the show's creators reveal why they struggled to find the pivotal set and what makes it so special.

Heated Rivalry, a surprise international success from small-time Canadian streamer Crave, follows two closeted young ice hockey players as they strike up a secret romance despite playing for arch-rival teams in the National Hockey League.

Over the course of six episodes...