Wonderful Floating Home on Lake Union by Vandeventer and Carlander Architects

Based on a long history of floating homes in Seattle, Vandeventer and Carlander Architects designed new floating home. This project is located on Lake Union, in the center of the city. Supported by wonderful panoramic views of downtown Seattle, Queen Anne Hill and Gas Works Park, this home takes full advantages of the surroundings.

The owner asked a contemporary house which provide comfortable living and gracious entertaining. The architects answered this challenges by transforming what could be a banal “box” into one with architectural integrity.

Given a limited allowable footprint and the desire of the owner to maximize both interior living and outdoor entertaining spaces, the plan flips the typical residential model by locating public spaces on the upper level and private spaces on the entry level. This strategy allows for the consolidation of entertaining spaces in one large space on the upper level with direct access by circular stair to a rooftop deck. The design promotes flexibility of use and affords maximum exposure to views and light for the living areas

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