Fantastic Floating Design That Leaves Us Amazed — for many architects, building on land just isn’t enough of a challenge anymore. So they’ve taken their design skills to the water. These floating structures often incorporate sustainable elements like solar panels and locally-sourced or biodegradable materials. But beyond their eco-friendly benefits, these designs offer a unique way to experience nature, whether it's a canal in Amsterdam or a river in South Korea.
We've gathered 8 incredible examples of floating architecture that are making waves in the design world today.
Arctia Headquarters by K2S Architects
The Arctia Headquarters, the new main office of a Finnish shipping company that operates a fleet of icebreakers, is located on the shore of Helsinki. Designed by K2S Architects, the building features a black steel façade that resembles the hulls of the company’s ships, and lacquered wood interiors that pay tribute to nautical traditions.
Floating House by MOS Architects
Located in the Great Lakes, the one-bedroom Floating House by MOS Architects sits on steel pontoons, allowing it to rise and fall with water levels. Built on-site, the house was transported about 50 miles before arriving at its final location on an isolated island in Lake Huron. It’s accessed via a walkway on the second level and floats with the tides.
Drijf in Lelystad, meaning “Float in Lelystad,†is a residential community built for water-loving families in the Netherlands. Designed by Amsterdam-based firm Attika Architekten, the homes were constructed on concrete caissons and then floated to their final location, over 25 miles from the city.
Floating Pavilion by DeltaSync and Public Domain Architecten
The Floating Pavilion, located on Rotterdam’s Nieuwe Mass River, is a movable exhibition and conference space designed by DeltaSync and Public Domain Architecten. Built with steel beams and translucent ETFE film, it lights up at night, creating a stunning visual effect.
Exbury Egg by PAD Studio and Stephen Turner
The Exbury Egg is a house, workplace, and lab permanently moored on the Beaulieu River in Hampshire, England. Designed by PAD Studio and Stephen Turner, the cedar and fiberglass structure serves as a data collection site for the artist who lives there.
Archipelago Cinema by Ole Scheeren
Designed by Ole Scheeren, the Archipelago Cinema is an open-air cinema surrounded by crystal-clear water and striking rock formations on Thailand’s Kudu Island. The structure was inspired by local floating lobster farms and uses modular platforms to create seating areas.
Floating Island by H Architecture and Haeahn Architecture
Located in Seoul, South Korea, the Floating Island is part of the Han River Renaissance project. It consists of three structures symbolizing the stages of a blooming flower: seed, bud, and blossom.
Waterwoningen by Marlies Rohmer Architects and Planners
The Waterwoningen complex includes 75 individual floating homes. Designed by Marlies Rohmer Architects and Planners, the community can be reached by land or by boat. Each home has a concrete base below water for stability, keeping the water as a central feature of the living experience.
See also: Daniel Libeskind Vitra Residential Tower in São Paulo
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