Floating House with an Integrated Boathouse and Dock

Floating House with an Integrated Boathouse and Dock

Located where Georgian Bay meets Lake Huron, this floating house by Michael Meredith of Toronto-based MOS combines country-cottage flair and a wonderful watery appeal for the swimmers, boaters and fishermen out there. This floating house sits on the water among windswept trees and the characteristic, rocky Canadian Shield terrain – not an easy spot to built, but definitely worth the effort. This picturesque spot, a 20-minute boat ride from the mainland, provides the perfect backdrop for this island house, which has been described as a “necklace” of buildings strung around the island – a main cottage with an integrated boathouse and dock, and a series of separate cottages to accommodate the many overnight guests that clamber to spend summers here. The timber cottage blends with its surroundings, which appear untouched, providing the perfect getaway. The interior, just 1,250 sq. ft., is also wood-clad – walls, ceilings, floors, and even the bathroom fixtures

luxury floating house

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

Water Homes architecture

As far as water homes go, Watervilla Kortenhoef, is definitely a cool modern design. Located in The Netherlands, this unique home design is modern aquatic architecture at its best, boasting all the features, finishes and comforts of a conventional house, with water beneath it and surrounding it in every direction. Designed by Waterstudio.NL, this unusual home features a low profile against the water’s surface. And because the ground is floor virtually level with the water, this allows for an even stronger connection to the water. The main level is enclosed in floor-to-ceiling glass walls for endless views of sun and surf. Beneath the main level of this innovative architecture is a storey housing the bedrooms and bath, while above it, a large rooftop terrace is the perfect spot for take in the colorful sunset. This glass aquatic home floods interiors with natural light – even the sub-grade living areas. For more info check out Netherlands Architect