Rock the Boat: Boats, Cabins and Homes on the Water
By (Author) Gestalten
Die Gestalten Verlag
gestalten
25th September 2017
Germany
General
Non Fiction
Home renovation and extension / self-build
Architecture: residential and domestic buildings
256
Width 210mm, Height 260mm
A boat is a hole in the water that you put your passion into. Movable homes provide endless opportunities for exploration and changes of scenery. Modified ferries allow ample space for families. Shanty boats inspire images of Huck Finn's literary journey and youthful spirit. Former cruise ships become charming hotels. These floating domiciles showcase alternative living solutions from the private to the commercial. From the romantic lakes of Kashmir to the Bay of Venice, houseboats claim their space atop the water worldwide. These charismatic and aquatic homes provide refuge from being landlocked and promise to satisfy curious natures. A Life Afloat profiles the imaginative inhabitants and designers behind these houseboats; the volume offers inspiration to anyone interested in a touch of escape from a weekend change of scenery to a permanent change of address.
"In a global voyage, Rock the Boat explores the nuances of houseboat design through the lens of the unique individuals who call the water home." -Dwell