This Innovative Floating Home in Seattle Sits on Lake Union
Rebecca Byers — March 9, 2015 — Art & Design
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The Floating Home in Seattle is an innovative prefabricated residence that was constructed in a nearby shipping yard before being towed to its permanent place in Lake Union. Designed by E Cobb Architects, the Floating Home is similar to other prefabricated floating home concepts that have popped up in London and other coastal cities.
The Floating Home's Lake Union location is ideal, given the lake's central position within Seattle, offering unparalleled views and a lifestyle that is perfectly inline with the laidback Pacific Northwest style. Created for a couple who had decided to downsize after their children left for university, the Floating Home is a unique exercise in urban sensibility.
Boasting room for the storage of kayaks and a guestroom, the Floating Home in Seattle is the perfect inspiration for a trip to Washington or Amsterdam.
The Floating Home's Lake Union location is ideal, given the lake's central position within Seattle, offering unparalleled views and a lifestyle that is perfectly inline with the laidback Pacific Northwest style. Created for a couple who had decided to downsize after their children left for university, the Floating Home is a unique exercise in urban sensibility.
Boasting room for the storage of kayaks and a guestroom, the Floating Home in Seattle is the perfect inspiration for a trip to Washington or Amsterdam.
Trend Themes
1. Prefab Floating Houses - Opportunity for prefab construction companies to capitalize on the growing demand for innovative and sustainable floating homes.
2. Urban Sensibility - Opportunity to create unique urban living solutions for downsizing demographics who seek a minimalistic and sustainable lifestyle.
3. Shipping Yard Construction - Opportunity for shipping yards to expand their services by offering prefabrication and construction of floating homes.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can explore new methods and technologies for creating prefabricated floating homes.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers can tap into the market for innovative and unique living concepts like floating homes in desirable locations.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - The tourism and hospitality industry can offer unique experiences by promoting stays in floating homes in popular lake or coastal destinations.
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