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November 19, 2008

Modern Boat House in Norfolk, UK - Ferry Boatyard House by LSI Architect

Built by Ferry Boatyard with Norwich-based LSI Architect at the helm of the design, these modern boat houses in Horning, Norfolk, UK, were created as holiday homes for water-lovers with an appreciate for unique, unconventional architecture. The community of nine contemporary homes, set on the River Bure, maximizes on the surrounding views by positioning the living areas on the upper level, while lower-level bedrooms and bathrooms offer peace and privacy. Each house features its own mooring outside, with the boatyard as its backyard. According to the architects, “External materials are varied but reflect the industrial heritage of the boatyard and vary from metal cladding to cedar shingles.” LSI Architect.

19 Nov 2008 | Floating | Comments (0)

November 10, 2008

Prefab Floating Home with Sustainable Style in Germany – Das Schwimmhaus

The Schwimmhaus by German architects Confused-Direction Design is truly a forward-thinking residential design that touches on a range of building innovations, from its prefab construction and use of sustainable building materials, to its floating fashion for modern living in northern Germany. According to the architects, this contemporary house design was created not just as a floating log cabin – although this distinct influence on its style can’t be denied – but rather as an alternative to traditional city homes that still offers a comfortable, livable balance between modern technology and comfort. The Schwimmhaus floating house is meant to be anchored for a permanent place on the water near densely occupied urban centers. A green roof highlights the home’s sustainable style, while adding a “yard” element where residents would otherwise have to do without. The eco-friendly roof is complemented by environmentally friendly wood salvaged from an old farm house, as well as other eco-friendly building materials. A large window created the front facade of the home, revealing its two storeys and the cozy but comfortable rooms inside. Confused-Direction Design.

10 Nov 2008 | Floating | Comments (0)

August 26, 2008

Fennell Floating House Design Takes a Cue from the Winding River

Following with his flair for fluid design, the modern Fennel House design by architect Robert Harvey Oshatz takes his wonderful wooden structures from forest to water with ease. Completed in 2004, this incredible floating house in Portland, Oregon, artfully captures the curves and ripples of a gentle river – a sentiment not easily portrayed in architecture. The wonderfully winding wood leads the eye through a meandering course along the home’s facade. Large expanses of glass frame the magnificent views, and slide open onto an outdoor deck that calls for long evenings spent in the presence of vivid sunsets, casting jewel-toned shimmers in the river at its feet. Inside, a loft-level master bedroom and study face the main-level living room. Architect Robert Harvey Oshatz.

26 Aug 2008 | Floating | Comments (0)

July 7, 2008

Modern Marine Home by Swedish Architect Staffan Strindberg

You can’t get any closer to lakefront living than in Villa Nackros by Swedish architect Staffan Strindberg. This contemporary floating home in Kalmar, Sweden, brings comfort and class to the novelty of the modern marine home. The well-designed spaces are boast open-concept interiors offer lots of customization options, and glass walls enhance the home’s light and airy sentiments. The floating villa offers six rooms and a kitchen in just under 2,000 sq. ft. with an additional 1,350-sq.-ft. terrace and 800 sq. ft. of windows offering breathtaking views from every room. Another nice feature of this home is that it goes where you go, should you want a change in scenery. Modern Marine Homes.

7 Jul 2008 | Floating | Comments (0)

June 11, 2008

Floating home from Poland – Totally Deluxe, Modern and Mobile Water Home

You’ve always dreamed of having a house right on the water. Polish company Water Home is making those dreams a reality – literally – with its innovative floating home design. The Water Home uses a unique floating system that guarantees safety, stability and buoyancy while providing resistance to inclement weather. The Water Home offers all the convenience of a traditional home, but with a whole new level of modern luxury. Power comes from land or a generator with the option to install wind turbines and solar panels. Likewise, water is sourced from land or the home’s independent pumping station. For the tech-savvy, Water Home boasts an intelligent design equipped with TV, radio, satellite, Internet, audio and video with main navigating unit or EIB system. For the style-savvy, this modern floating home has it all. The lower deck includes a hall, living room, kitchen, bathroom, sauna, an accessory room, a wind catch and a large lower-deck patio. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms, a second bathroom, and an upper-deck patio. Imagine enjoying sunsets from the large outdoor spaces; fishing and water sports right in your own “backyard”; hosting a tête-à-tête or an extravagant party in this spectacular setting. And if the setting doesn’t suit your fancy, you can just move – the Water Home is totally mobile. Water Home.

11 Jun 2008 | Floating | Comments (0)

June 10, 2008

Floating Home by Vandeventer + Carlander Architects - Luxury Living on Lake Union, Seattle

The Lake Union Floating Home by Vandeventer + Carlander Architects follows in Seattle’s long-standing tradition of homes on the water – literally. This contemporary 29-by-37-ft. floating home is set in a prime location, with fabulous views of downtown Seattle to the south, Queen Anne Hill to the west, Gas Works Park to the north and Lake Union directly beneath it. The home’s unconventional location is complemented by an equally unconventional yet totally luxurious interior layout that places “private” spaces – the bedrooms and baths – on the main level enveloped in large store-front windows; while the home’s “public spaces” – living and dining areas and a powder room – are housed on the upper level. Follow the elaborate spiral staircase up to the top level, where you’ll find outdoor living spaces incorporated into the design, maximizing on the spectacular surroundings – an open kitchen, spacious north and- and south-facing terraces, and a rooftop deck. Vandeventer + Carlander Architects
via Slow Home