Floating PoolThere was once a steel-decked river barge, decommissioned and idle in Morgan City, Louisiana.
Floating House, Lake HuronOn the edge of a tiny island accessible only by boat, this buoyant summer home lives the life aquatic.
Take a Plunge Into These Enticing Modern PoolsSummer is coming, and we are more than ready.
How to Build a Floating HomeWe spoke with architect Eric Cobb about the process behind building a floating home.
10 Sunny Poolside PrefabsThe idea of relaxing poolside or jumping in for a quick dip is pretty enticing—especially if the body of water is accompanied by...
A Mesmerizing Pool Dominates This Brazilian HomeA pool with panoramic glass walls becomes an alluring work of art in this Brazilian apartment.
A Floating South African Cabin Borrows From the LandscapeIn a forested suburb of Cape Town, four cylinders make a tower-like hideout on a businessman’s family estate.
In Los Angeles, a Midcentury Homage Is Capped With a “Floating Roof”GLUCK+ builds on the language of iconic design with a family home in the Hollywood Hills.
Plans For a Simple Carport Evolve Into a Rear Addition and See-Through PoolA straightforward alteration and addition project in Manly, New South Wales, Australia, results in a surprising overhaul of the...
This Floating Home in Chilean Patagonia Boasts Breathtaking ViewsA robust Cor-Ten steel home rises from the rugged landscape.
10 Modern Floating Homes That Offer an Aquatic LifestyleIn recent years, there's a been a surge of interest in floating homes for many reasons—mainly because they can be easily adapted...
Drift Off in a Prefab Cabin at This Floating Hotel in FranceTen prefabricated cabins make up this floating hotel that offers privacy and relaxation in a fishing reserve in Avignon, France.
Rent Out One of These Cool Houseboats or Floating HomesIf being surrounded by water puts you in a good mood, then a modern houseboat may be your perfect escape.
This Floating Sauna in Switzerland Lets You Steam, Plunge, and RepeatA prefab sauna built atop a floating deck promises wellness with a view.
6 Modular Houseboat and Floating Home Manufacturers Around the WorldIf you’re bored of solid ground and want to try out a life on water, then these international companies will give you the tools...
A Dramatic Floating Roof Crowns This Rammed-Earth Home in ArizonaWith an angular roof canopy that glows with the sun and striated, rammed-earth walls, Dancing Light House delights in its desert...
Sweden’s Newly Opened Floating Hotel Is the Destination of a LifetimeArctic Bath plunges visitors into the remote wilderness of Sweden’s Lapland region.
14 Floating Homes That Make a Strong Case For Waterfront LivingSeafaring or stationary, floating homes and houseboats are a cool alternative to landlocked living.
A New Book for Those Who Dream of Living in a Floating HomeGestalten takes readers on board an array of floating dwellings across the globe that embrace beautiful and functional design.
Goodbye Grid and Cushy Beds, Hello Pool in the WildernessAn off-the-grid house that is little more than a decked campsite—albeit with a roof—includes a swimming pool for a family that...
A Lush Retreat With a Sheltered Rooftop Pool in Mexico CityA designer carves out a domestic oasis in Mexico City.
A Sunny Super Eichler With a Backyard Pool Lists for $1.7MBright turquoise doors lead to the sun-filled atrium of this midcentury stunner.
In Mexico, a Modern Palapa and Pool Are Carved Into a Rocky SlopeThis modern take on the traditional palapa is deftly integrated into the natural contours of a rocky site.
This Floating, Off-Grid Prefab Can Be Assembled in Just Two DaysReady for life on land or water, the net-zero LilliHaus is a plug-and-play prefab by SysHaus.
Like-Minded Neighbors Build an Energy-Independent Floating Community in AmsterdamThe innovative Schoonschip neighborhood features 30 architecturally designed homes that all produce their own energy and use...
14 Portable Speakers That Will Outplay Your Pool PartyMeet your new favorite party guests.
This Double-Height Apartment in
Barcelona Features Historic Details and a Floating StaircaseTwo formerly separate levels are linked and combined into a double-height volume in this 1,464-square-foot apartment in...
This Desert Escape With Pool and Gym in Scottsdale Asks $4.2MThis home channels indoor/outdoor living with a myriad of amenities.
A Sprawling Sonoma Property With a Vineyard and Pool Asks $4.9MTake a dip among the vines with this glass-encased residence.
Sweden’s Floating Arctic Bath Hotel Is Now Accepting ReservationsReservations just opened for Arctic Bath—a hotel and wellness retreat in the middle of the frigid Lule River.
Carnival Proposes Turning Cruise Ships Into Floating Hospitals—But Experts Are WaryAfter poorly managed coronavirus outbreaks aboard multiple Princess cruise ships, parent company Carnival wants to be part of the...
This Tiny Taipei Apartment Feels Like It’s Floating in the Clouds2Books Design turns a dark two-level residence into an airy home and workspace for a couple and their two cats.
An Ontario Pool House Splashes Out With a Wild, Wavy RoofA historic guesthouse lost to fire is reincarnated as an undulating escape with a swimming pool and kitchen.
A Spacious and Stylish Orange County Eichler With a Pool Seeks $1.25MImagine entertaining poolside in this midcentury gem.
An Australian Family Kicks Back in a California-Inspired Pool PavilionComplete with an outdoor kitchen and wood-fired oven, this sleek pavilion is the ultimate escape—come rain or shine.
An Edwardian Home Gets a New Life Complete With a Sparkling PoolWellard Architects gives a Melbourne family home a refreshing remodel that celebrates the past while embracing the future.