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Architects: Mole Architects
- Area: 221 m²
- Year: 2016
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Photographs:Rory Gardiner
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Manufacturers: Saint-Gobain, VELUX Group, Christchurch Timber, Dome, Dorset Glass, Haroys, Stardome
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Building Contractor: The Timber Frame Company, Will Bateman, Jim Blackburn
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Structural Engineer: Sinclair Johnston & Partners, Sinclair Johnston
Text description provided by the architects. The Houseboat is a new house designed for developer Solidspace, located on a site overlooking Poole Harbour. It is based upon a staggered section with a half-basement; this configuration enables an open staircase which allows a house of interconnected volumes rather than rooms- a section that Solidspace explores in all their homes. The house is approached through the trees, and the curved form minimises the actual volume of the house. Once inside the space soars above, with living spaces perched within the two curved spaces, looking out to sea. It’s a breath-taking series of spaces. Internal materials are exposed concrete, timber, encaustic tiles and steel. Externally the black-stained timber larch boards sit above the exposed concrete base. The organic form of the house, together with the staggered section and spectacular site has created a house of originality and delight.
