11 Floating Homes with Great Water Views
Forget lakeside—these adventurous houses sit right on the water for maximum views and serene living.
At Home on the Water
Many fortunate souls escape to waterfront destinations for vacation, but some are lucky enough to reside in maritime abodes year-round. Floating houses have been around for ages; as sea levels rise, we’re sure to see a proliferation of seaworthy dwellings for those who build homes close to waterways. To inspire your nautical-living lust, we’ve collected some of the most innovative floating houses this side of the “no wake” zone.
MOS Architects’ Prefab on Pontoons
Rather than building at Lake Huron’s edge, MOS Architects raised this Canadian house atop a system of steel pontoons. The floating structure allows the house to seamlessly adapt to the water’s constantly changing levels. To work around the difficulty of construction in a remote site, the house was prefabricated and floated to its current location.
Steeltec37 on the Lake
A vacation rental in the Lusatian lake district of Germany, Steeltec37’s design appropriately resembles an inflated sail. With no trees to offer shade and a strong reflection off the water’s surface, sliding slatted screens mitigate the abundance of light that floods this floating home. A sturdy steel skeleton withstands constant exposure to the elements.
Muskoka Floating Cabin
In a renovation of an existing boathouse in Ontario, Canada, architect Christopher Simmonds took equal advantage of lake vistas and the tree-filled shoreline. Rustic materials applied to the geometric exterior create a structure that fits in with its natural surroundings. The floors and detailing make use of the water-friendly properties of ipe wood to give the house the feel of a floating cabin.
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At Home on the Water
Many fortunate souls escape to waterfront destinations for vacation, but some are lucky enough to reside in maritime abodes year-round. Floating houses have been around for ages; as sea levels rise, we’re sure to see a proliferation of seaworthy dwellings for those who build homes close to waterways. To inspire your nautical-living lust, we’ve collected some of the most innovative floating houses this side of the “no wake” zone.
MOS Architects’ Prefab on Pontoons
Rather than building at Lake Huron’s edge, MOS Architects raised this Canadian house atop a system of steel pontoons. The floating structure allows the house to seamlessly adapt to the water’s constantly changing levels. To work around the difficulty of construction in a remote site, the house was prefabricated and floated to its current location.
Steeltec37 on the Lake
A vacation rental in the Lusatian lake district of Germany, Steeltec37’s design appropriately resembles an inflated sail. With no trees to offer shade and a strong reflection off the water’s surface, sliding slatted screens mitigate the abundance of light that floods this floating home. A sturdy steel skeleton withstands constant exposure to the elements.
Muskoka Floating Cabin
In a renovation of an existing boathouse in Ontario, Canada, architect Christopher Simmonds took equal advantage of lake vistas and the tree-filled shoreline. Rustic materials applied to the geometric exterior create a structure that fits in with its natural surroundings. The floors and detailing make use of the water-friendly properties of ipe wood to give the house the feel of a floating cabin.
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