The Floating House
The Floating House
Footprint Architects Ltd
TYPE
Residential › Private House
YEAR
2016
STATUS
Built
LOCATION
Poole, United Kingdom
The key design driver for the project was to create a simple but contemporary extension that responded to the existing dramatic topography in the property’s rear garden.
The concept was to provide a single elegant form, cantilevering out into the tree canopies and over the landscape.
Conceived as a house within the tree canopies the extension is clad in sweet chestnut which enhances the relationship to the surrounding mature trees. Large sliding glass panels link the inside spaces to its unique environment.
Internally the design successfully resolves the Client’s brief to provide an open plan and fluid layout, that subtly defines distinct living and dining areas.
The key design driver for the project was to create a simple but contemporary extension that responded to the existing dramatic topography in the property’s rear garden.
The concept was to provide a single elegant form, cantilevering out into the tree canopies and over the landscape.
Conceived as a house within the tree canopies the extension is clad in sweet chestnut which enhances the relationship to the surrounding mature trees. Large sliding glass panels link the inside spaces to its unique environment.
Internally the design successfully resolves the Client’s brief to provide an open plan and fluid layout, that subtly defines distinct living and dining areas.