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Seattle Floating Home
Seattle Floating Home
Seattle, WA, United States
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Seattle Floating Home
Seattle, WA, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2016
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
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The site for this floating home is an outboard slip on Lake Union with views west towards Gas Works Park and south towards downtown Seattle . Constructed on concrete floats that are 24 feet wide by 44 feet long, the homes on this dock are situated with the shorter dimension facing out to the lake. For the interior layout of the house, our client chose an inverted plan where the living spaces are situated on the upper level, taking advantage of the view, while bedrooms are on the lower, float level.
Stepping onto the float, one encounters a broad exterior deck that runs the length of the float; this deck leads to the entry and provides for boat moorage. The entry features two exterior walls of channel glass, allowing abundant natural light while maintaining privacy from the community dock. The float level contains the master bedroom to the west, and a guest bedroom to the east. Two bathrooms and a dressing room are located between the two bedrooms along the north side.
The second level, a single, open room, provides multiple areas to enjoy throughout the day. To take maximum advantage of Seattle's limited sunshine, our client desired both an eastern morning and a western evening terrace. The east terrace, adjacent to the kitchen, features a small seating area and provides access to a roof deck. The west terrace is located adjacent to the living and dining areas; two folding door wall systems allow the terrace to be shared by both. Balancing natural light from the east and west ends, a diffused glass wall extends along the south side of the space. A fixed teak screen is placed outboard for control of summer sunlight. The north wall of the upper level is lined with a continuous wall of cabinetry serving both the kitchen and dining areas.
Exterior materials were chosen for longevity and ease of maintenance. Lower exterior walls are clad in horizontal teak slats applied as a rain screen. Upper exterior walls are clad with white ceramic panels which require only a periodic hose wash for cleaning. Teak screens enclose the east terrace; on the north the screens are fixed while on the east they are operable. An operable teak screen also extends along the south side of the upper level. These screens provide varying degrees of privacy and sun protection.
Stepping onto the float, one encounters a broad exterior deck that runs the length of the float; this deck leads to the entry and provides for boat moorage. The entry features two exterior walls of channel glass, allowing abundant natural light while maintaining privacy from the community dock. The float level contains the master bedroom to the west, and a guest bedroom to the east. Two bathrooms and a dressing room are located between the two bedrooms along the north side.
The second level, a single, open room, provides multiple areas to enjoy throughout the day. To take maximum advantage of Seattle's limited sunshine, our client desired both an eastern morning and a western evening terrace. The east terrace, adjacent to the kitchen, features a small seating area and provides access to a roof deck. The west terrace is located adjacent to the living and dining areas; two folding door wall systems allow the terrace to be shared by both. Balancing natural light from the east and west ends, a diffused glass wall extends along the south side of the space. A fixed teak screen is placed outboard for control of summer sunlight. The north wall of the upper level is lined with a continuous wall of cabinetry serving both the kitchen and dining areas.
Exterior materials were chosen for longevity and ease of maintenance. Lower exterior walls are clad in horizontal teak slats applied as a rain screen. Upper exterior walls are clad with white ceramic panels which require only a periodic hose wash for cleaning. Teak screens enclose the east terrace; on the north the screens are fixed while on the east they are operable. An operable teak screen also extends along the south side of the upper level. These screens provide varying degrees of privacy and sun protection.
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