Ship Shape
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The "floating" staircase is actually supported by steel rods hidden within each step.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
The suspended living room's scaly belly doesn't detract from the unfussy kitchen and dining area. A recycled Berlage-era table base (with a new tabletop), a deep blue lamp, and Arper chairs add to the maritime feel of the house.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
Ceramic floors with radiant heating and cozy wall sconces top off the distinctive appearance, smell, and sound.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
The hanging living room gains greater privacy via a gauzy curtain wall.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
The concrete bases of the mooring posts are decorated with seashells.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
Weijnen's office adjoins the living room, an open area furnished with a 1950s television cabinet (housing a new TV), a battered armchair found on the street, a Fellice Rosso leather sofa, and a Koot Licht floor lamp.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
In the master bedroom, a large window looks out onto the surrounding rooftops.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
Finn's street-facing room at the front of the house is enlivened by varying window sizes.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
The master bathroom is softly lit by a skylight. The bath, by Laufen, is sunk into the floor to maintain a feeling of space.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
The terrace is paved with Chinese hardstone tiles and recycled-wood planks. The garden furniture and planters are also made from recycled wood.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus
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