Floating architecture

Flood resilient climate adaptive House Baca Architects, the practice who specialise in designing projects in, on, near and under water have secured full planning permission for a new amphibious house. The Misty River House is a pre-existing residence situated in Henley upon Thames. The homeowners engaged Baca Architects to replace the current substandard dwelling with a meticulously designed amphibious house. This initiative aims to enhance the visual appeal of the riverfront while concurrently mitigating flood risk for its residents. The house is not located within a conservation area but is located within the local Greenbelt. The replacement dwelling will be amphibious. An Amphibious House is a building that sits on the ground, within... More

MASK architects is excited to announce the unveiling of the UAE's first floating villas as part of the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve on Ramhan Island, Abu Dhabi. This groundbreaking development, led by Eagle Hills, combines cutting-edge architectural design with unmatched luxury, setting a new standard for elite living in the region. Nestled in the tranquil waters of Ramhan Island, the floating villas offer an extraordinary blend of privacy and connectivity to nature. Each of the 50 exclusive waterfront villas has been meticulously designed to provide residents with a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The villas are equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, including expansive terraces, private pools, and floor-to-ceiling windo... More

Experience a unique cultural space in Lyon with the Theater L’Île Ô, Europe’s first floating theater, and a remarkable architectural masterpiece. This hybrid cultural space perfectly complements the river, serving as a symbol of Lyon’s cultural and environmental dynamism, making it a must-visit destination for years to come. Copyright Waterstudio.NL Copyright Waterstudio.NL Constructed using modern and sustainable building material called Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), the Theater L’Île Ô boasts a stunning interior that showcases the natural beauty of wood. The playful design of six volumes reflects wooden blocks that add a sense of whimsy to the overall aesthetic, while the prismati... More

“a reflection on our landscapes and a return to the essence of childhood to inhabit, play and explore, the refuge, the tree house, summer, the metaphorical value of the created territory, the awareness of the lived place, the passage of time, inside the forest and next to the river" Caption The landscape is what is present in nature and goes beyond the visual or perceptual if we understand it as a system of resources and interactions that allow it to be, giving it value is being able to dialogue with it without damaging its essence. Architecture is when you know how to read that system and join it, if you are environmentally conscious, as one more element that makes the most of resources without damaging them, where, every day,... More

The design aims beyond the conventional resort and commits unique emphasis on the wellness of the human mind and body. The resort consists of organic lines with sweeping shingled-roofs in order to blend traditional design languages with modern ones. The spa/wellness complex is stilted over the ocean and consists of inset ovals that contain a central suspended space. Caption Caption The restaurant/amenity complex is also tear drop shaped with an inset of tiered landscape platforms. There are also 50 private villas, all with individual pools, 40 of which stilt over the ocean. Raw material choices coexist with contemporary forms. The occupants' procession is rhythmic and gentle along the soft curves of the project, and always attune... More

In Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the largest floating office building in the world has been completed. Floating Office Rotterdam (FOR) has been designed by architectural firm Powerhouse Company, commissioned by the municipality of Rotterdam, project developer RED Company, and the Global Center on Adaptation. This unique office is an inspiring example of today’s sustainable technological innovations and circular building opportunities, and will be part of a new floating park in the Rijnhaven port of Rotterdam for 5 to 10 years.    On the south-facing side of the pitched roof, solar panels have been added. On the north side, a 900 sqm. Sempergreen green roof has been installed. This green roof doesn’t only consist of Sed... More

Project AUTARK Home, published by Mosa. Location: Maastricht, Netherlands Category: Boathouse Connect with Mosa for more information More

The first part of the long-awaited revitalization of the Prague riverfront area called Náplavka is coming to completion, making it one of the most attractive public embankments in Europe. In autumn 2019, nineteen vaults on the Rašín and Hořejší Embankments will be put into use. Six will feature the biggest elliptical pivoting windows in the world, connecting the inner spaces with the riverfront area in a unique way, through the diagonal rotation of the five-meter wide glazed “lenses”. The other spaces will have distinct steel sculptural entrances.The area has gradually grown in popularity thanks to the program activation that began in 2008. One of its initiators was architect Petr Janda, the author of the architectural concept. The alm... More

Facing a reservoir built to store agricultural water, the site is recovering its primitive landscape day by day and trying to resemble a natural lake. This place might have formed a natural boundary with waters along a slope. But one day, humans hands found the place, and they cut paths through it and laid out stone walls along these paths to impose a hierarchy on the land. Inevitably, however, a development rush that can be commonly found in any suburb areas came in. Such a situation requested to establish a new relationship between architecture and land as well as architecture and architecture.  The plots given to three architects share borders with each other, but their different hierarchical position is forming a clear boundar... More

Punta de Mar is a startup that emerges from an idea of ​​the Mano de Santo architecture team, and that KMZero Open Innovation Hub, has been responsible for developing and promoting as a business. A floating accommodation that provides a unique experience of integration with the natural environment. Being this the protagonist, the design must allow the user to perceive it directly with the 5 senses. Caption Designed as a pavilion from which we approach the sea and learn to love it, take care of it and respect it. The sea mirror of the soul and icon of freedom. The coexistence with this favors disconnection, relaxation and well-being. A 360º experience thanks to the design and the technology used as a tool that he... More

The large scrolls of a “Murex” shell emerging from the sand of the long coast of Bahrain, have inspired the Italian architect Giancarlo Zema for the design of the iconic pedestrian bridge connecting the water restaurant with the artificial island that houses the Four Seasons Hotel. A highly sculptural and poetic sign to donate to the city of Manama something more than just a pedestrian link. An ideal place to meet and socialize all day round to enjoy the magnificent and unusual sight in the heart of Bahrain Bay. The sinuous architectural shell made of tubular steel with bright terminals, stretches out on both sides for 250 meters above the water, to a maximum height of 10 meters. The pedestrian pier made of teak has a variable width from 6... More