This small apartment on the water is called loungeboat and is a real boat home that is comfortable and stylish
The loungeboat is a joint creation by German architect couple, Tanja Wunderlich-Finckh and Chris Finckh, born from their love of the water. They set out to design an apartment on the water with a creative floor plan and materials not typically found on a boat and the result is a floating retreat that hits both their design style and required functionality.
Originally the couple searched around to find what they were looking for but when they came up with nothing, they jumped into design mode. The exterior is mostly clad in an opaque outer shell with glass panels making up the rest. When light bounces off of the water, the glass reflects the light and mood of the water into the interior, while also keeping it filled with natural light during the daytime.
The front room, surrounded by glass on three sides, offers up 180-degree views of the ever-changing landscape outside. The interior is considered one room that can be divided up into four spaces by four doors to create the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Floor-to-ceiling curtains offer privacy and sun protection depending on the couple’s needs. In addition to the deck space on the back and front of the houseboat, the roof doubles as a terrace with tons of seating.
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The house is located in Werder, Germany, and was built by a couple of architects for themselves
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The house is very functional, yet small, and it features cool styling
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The exterior is done in white and grey, with much glazing and an opaque shell
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There’s a staircase that leads up to the roof, which is a terrace and a deck at the same time
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The lower terrace or deck features a couple of loungers and glass doors to inside
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There’s a small table for meals with a gorgeous view, which is amazing for water lovers
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The living room feels almost outdoorsy as it’s fully glazed, with much natural light and cool views
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There’s a small sofa with pillows, built-in lights and a coffee table
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The sofa can be extended to act as an additional bed
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The bedroom features a comfy bed, glazings and a built-in TV on the wall
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a small yet practical bathroom with a shower
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A kitchen is also present, it’s done in white, with built-in lights and a comfy surface for cooking
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The rooftop terrace is amazing, there are two large sofas and a small coffee table – who needs more
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The sofas can be easily transformed into a comfortable sleeping space for two
