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Chinampa Houseboat

If you love the idea of living on the water, you need to check out this gorgeous houseboat. Currently docked at a residential mooring in Haggerston, East London, this beautiful one-bedroomed 58ft widebeam canal boat has been designed by its current owners (who work in landscaping and fashion). Named Chinampa Houseboat, the beautiful vessel is not only solar-powered, but it boasts a spectacular interior design made up of reclaimed furniture and retro pieces. The floating abode is heated by a Webasto high-performance water heating system and calorifier, and has radiators throughout. Its 4x 130w solar panels allow for 100-percent off-grid living.

Also check out the Dusky Parakeet Houseboat




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NATURECRUISER HOUSEBOAT

If you love the idea of living on the water, you need to check out this modern houseboat. Developed by Dutch architectural firm +31Architects, the 15-meter (49-ft) Naturecruiser Houseboat is equipped with a hybrid electric engine, and features a compact floor plan that can host up to eight guests when cruising or 16 guests when moored. The minimalist houseboat come with either two or three bedrooms, an open living room and kitchen, bathroom complete with sauna, show...
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ESCAPE POD

The "Escape Pod" from UK-based design firm Podmakers, is a spherical hideout that lets you get away from it all. This unique space is a versatile backyard dwelling cab be used as a garden retreat for workers, visitors, a music or writer´s studio, or anyone in need of a little timeout. Crafted from a mix of birch plywood and European oak, the 75-square-foot prefabricated unit can be easily customised depending on what the owner wants from disti...
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BUMBLEBEE TRANSFORMABLE SPACES

As property prices continue to skyrocket, the trend for micro apartments is growing. But living in a itty bitty teeny tiny space can be a challenge. Bumblebee is a sophisticated furniture system that makes small urban studio apartments much more flexible and appealing. With a modern design, smooth operation, and effortless control, the modular robotic furniture expands to reveal spacious storage when you want it, a bed, or office space, then contracts to give you ba...
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