Sep 14, 2013 • Small House
Hood Canal Boathouse Gets A New Lease Of Life
This 1950’s boathouse has been renovated by Bosworth Hoedemaker, a Seattle-based firm that specializes in custom design of high-end residences throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Set amongst the stunning landscape of Hood Canal fjord, the boathouse has been converted from a dim, lifeless concrete block structure to a sleek, modern tiny house. Dubbed the Hood Canal Boathouse, the designers employed a sensitive approach to the project; they didn’t add to the existing building’s footprint but worked within it.
The ‘new’ boathouse features a set of large industrial-looking doors on the gable ends. The doors actually serve three functions. The first is to provide protection from vandalism and theft. The second – when the doors are opened they flood the interior with natural light. And lastly, when opened they also create two sheltered outdoor spaces, providing a degree of protection from the shore breeze.
From the outside you’d never guess this building was a tiny house or getaway. The interior contrasts sharply with the hard exterior. It features walls clad with locally sourced plywood, creating a sense of warmth. The staircase is made from salvaged wood and can be raised or lowered on a pulley system, creating storage space for the family’s boat when needed.
In a sense, this is a multi-use building – it can act as a boat house, and a getaway. The renovation hasn’t been so substantial that the building can only be used for a single purpose in the future, which is great in terms of sustainability.
I didn’t manage to spot a bathroom, but I suppose their are plenty of shrubs and bushes surrounding the home that you could make use of.
If you liked this boathouse design, then you should check out this awesome Latvian house boat or the beautifully finished sustainable Silverbeaver Houseboat by Confused Direction. See all Houseboats.
Via Inhabitat
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Mike Main
September 15, 2013 at 1:58 pm
Beautifully done…compliments the setting precisely…I’d want one too!!
Niall Burke
September 16, 2013 at 2:15 pm
Agreed Mike, the surrounding landscape is amazing! I can’t imagine how much a plot on that site would cost, or if you’d even get permission to build along the canal nowadays.
Kim
October 19, 2013 at 6:34 am
Love the stairs, that would be awesome for a tiny house. Hmmmm
Michael
March 28, 2015 at 6:25 pm
I love the whole package just curious on how the stairs are attached at the top?
Niall Burke
April 19, 2015 at 11:10 am
Michael – No idea, I imagine some sort of heavy duty hinge.