Private client

Houseboat Warmond

Studio PROTOTYPE’s design embraces a timeless yet modern simplicity, crafted from a carefully curated palette of durable materials. The houseboat is conceived as a refined wooden structure, with an exposed oak framework that not only defines the ceiling of the living spaces but also showcases its honest construction. This rhythmic wooden framework extends upward, culminating in a subtle roof cornice. Two raised sections in the roof introduce a dynamic play of daylight throughout the home while lending the volume a distinctive horizontal articulation. The transparent wooden detailing allows solar panels to be seamlessly concealed from view.

project

Houseboat Warmond
location

Warmond
client

Private client
function

Residential
size

– m²
period

2021 – 2023
status

Built
ontwerp

studio PROTOTYPE
project architect

Jeroen Steenvoorden in collaboration Jeroen Spee
project team

Richard de Boer, Ana Vallés
fotograaf

Jeroen Musch

Seamlessly connecting spaces with the natural surroundings

Functionally, the houseboat is organized into two levels. The main living and gathering spaces are positioned at water level, creating a continuous visual connection along both the length and width of the home. This openness fosters a beautiful sequence of spaces that alternate between expansive water views and moments of shelter and privacy. Below the waterline, the lower level houses the bedrooms, storage, and technical installations.

Designed for an all-around orientation, the houseboat features a carefully balanced interplay of open and closed elements. Wooden panels define the enclosed sections, lending the façade a natural, understated elegance. Thoughtfully integrated architectural details—such as a skylight that brings daylight into the lower level and a subtly incorporated entrance—blend seamlessly into the overall design, reinforcing the houseboat’s harmonious aesthetic.