Big Bay Views Buoy a Seattle Floating Home
The owner of this floating home wanted to be able to enjoy the sublime Pacific Northwest views beyond its walls more. She had dubbed her existing home “a floating double-wide,’” says interior designer Kim Mankoski of Kim Mankoski Interiors. She wanted something more modern, open and industrial to make the most of her lifestyle on the water.
Mankoski, architect Ryan Mankoski of Ninebark Design Build and Dyna Contracting collaborated to create a cohesive design with an open layout. The result has two glass sides wide open to spectacular views of bay waters, the University of Washington and the mountains beyond.
The home was tugged away to nearby Ballard, Washington, where the work was completed, then tugged back. The original float serves as the foundation for the new home. Everything else was built from scratch. The project took about 10 months.
Glass walls fitted with double doors anchor two sides; the other two sides incorporate storage and smaller windows for privacy from neighbors. The open plan allows the owner to enjoy the views from every room.
The homeowner wanted a modern industrial style, but a concrete floor was out, due to its weight. Kim Mankoski found a marmoleum product that has a concrete look.
The exterior has a tough industrial look as well, mixing structural steel, Cor-Ten steel panels and glass. Salvaged cedar accents hint at the warmth inside and remind us why this whole house floats in the first place — the cedar float below.
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Mankoski, architect Ryan Mankoski of Ninebark Design Build and Dyna Contracting collaborated to create a cohesive design with an open layout. The result has two glass sides wide open to spectacular views of bay waters, the University of Washington and the mountains beyond.
The home was tugged away to nearby Ballard, Washington, where the work was completed, then tugged back. The original float serves as the foundation for the new home. Everything else was built from scratch. The project took about 10 months.
Glass walls fitted with double doors anchor two sides; the other two sides incorporate storage and smaller windows for privacy from neighbors. The open plan allows the owner to enjoy the views from every room.
The homeowner wanted a modern industrial style, but a concrete floor was out, due to its weight. Kim Mankoski found a marmoleum product that has a concrete look.
The exterior has a tough industrial look as well, mixing structural steel, Cor-Ten steel panels and glass. Salvaged cedar accents hint at the warmth inside and remind us why this whole house floats in the first place — the cedar float below.
Read full article here…
