When avid outdoorsman Richard Daigneault set out to create the ultimate, compact houseboat, his masterful woodworking skills and eco-friendly ethos produced a floating home so coveted that he launched a company to meet demand for his amphibious dwelling—with a starting price of $79,000 CAD (approximately $61,000 USD).
When we pushed off from Alex Bay, she was on the bottom because the water level dropped, had to push her out to sea with the Lull.
Here is the mastermind of the Barge Yacht. His Vision, His Boat.
Work in progress, the goal has always to bring the outside in and the inside out.
Here she is in French Bay, Clayton, NY. Waiting for finishing touches.
Here she is heading back down River to get the finishing touches in Clayton, New York.
The Barge being delivered down River. Before building the House
Walls are up
The "Barge Port" This is where she will be docked most of the time.
High above the Barge Port. This is the garden of the great spirit. Thousand Islands.
Walls going up!
Our first ever barge yacht on the Saint Lawrence River!
A cantilevered cabin designed by R D Gentzler blends into the forest, even as it hovers above a 20-foot drop-off. Its south face is almost entirely glass, but a roof canopy limits solar gain. “We sit on the deck all afternoon watching the trees, and the time just flies by,” says resident Maricela Salas.
Via The Design Files, photo by Annette O'Brien
Wire stair balustrades create an airy vibe while reinforcing the linear wood detailing throughout. In the dining area, a Sputnik-style chandelier by Rewire in Los Angeles hangs above an oxidized maple table from BDDW and Clifford Pascoe chairs from Metropolis Modern.
While enjoying a cup of coffee, Wendricks captures a view of the living room.