Beautiful buildings on the sea

These architectural works amaze us because people not only reach for the sky but are also ready to conquer the sea.

Floating Seahorse, Dubai: This villa is designed in the theme of a houseboat with 3 floors. The upper 2 floors are completely floating on the water and 1 floor is completely submerged below the sea surface. Brought in by Kleindienst Group and design specialists, the villa is part of the Heart of Euro resort on the Dubai coast. For the outer hull, the architects used three main materials: tempered glass, steel and acrylic sheet. However, attaching the hull and acrylic panels is a challenge that requires a flexible and durable mounting material. There are only 3 companies in the world that provide this material for the technological requirements of the project. The villa consists of 2 bedrooms under the sea, an outside terrace for sunbathing and a roof made from Jacuzzi glass. About 50 such floating houses will welcome visitors by the end of this year and 131 villas are planned Expected to be completed in 2017. The floor-to-ceiling glass panel is only 9.5cm thick, making you feel like there is no distance between you and the ocean outside. However, the glass is not resistant to underwater pressure, instead acrylic material has been used because of its durability and transparency like glass. Inspired by the mystery of the sea, Kleindienst researched underwater projects for decades until his dream came true in 2008 as part of the seaside project “The World”. Dubai. This floating house was designed by Singaporean architect Dymitr Malcew. Each part of the house is very solid with pure water system and electricity generated from solar panels. When designing the Floating Horse villa, one of Dymitr Malcew’s main purposes was to complete the surrounding area of ​​the house. Inspired by nature, the design aims to highlight the natural setting with transparent walls like glass and wooden frames. The villa can rise and fall to the rhythm of the tide, designed by architect Dymitr. The house is built on a steel buoy floating on the water. An engine installed in the house allows its owner to travel the world and still feel at home. Citadel, Westland: This is an ambitious project by Dutch designers and the Citadel is Europe’s first floating building. As part of the New Water project, which includes the construction of 6 floating buildings, the designs are all geared towards adapting to floods and rising sea levels. The building consists of 180 compartments built on a concrete foundation that can float on water. Additionally, with its highly efficient design, the building consumes 25 percent less energy than a typical building of the same size. Randall T. Fennell, Portland: Crafted from red cedar, Randall T. Fennell sits gracefully by the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The roof is carved to create curves like water waves, making the house more eye-catching and attractive. Beams and beams are added to the design, along with a delicately curved wooden roof. The private deck leads to an outdoor patio with a great location to watch the sunset. The space inside the house is 200 square meters with a design like a sail and white walls. A large floor-to-ceiling window allows the occupants to enjoy the views over the river.