Article source: Designs Northwest Architects

The float was constructed in Vancouver, BC, and all structural connections had to be located beforehand. The float was moved down to the ship repair yards adjacent Gasworks Park and the home construction was done there. Upon completion, the home was towed across Lake Union by tug and set into its permanent location.

Exterior View (Images Courtesy Ben Benschneider)

• Architect: Designs Northwest Architects
• Name of Project: Lake Union Float Home
• Location: Lake Union, Washington
• Design Team: Dan Nelson AIA – Principal Architect, Shawn Sullivan
• Interior Designer: Susan Broll
• Photographer: Ben Benschneider
• Software used: AutoCad and Sketchup

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