AR Design Studio Boathouse

The Winchester-based architectural firm AR Design Studio has designed the Boathouse Project. Originally completed in 2008, this contemporary week-end retreat is located in the Lower Mill Estate in the Costwolds. This area is a range of hills in the West Midlands of England, UK.

This “boathouse was conceived to serve as a tranquil retreat, the concept being that it should float over the lake.”

Consisting of a 4-legged steel frame structure, the Boathouse sits on concrete piles which are sunk into the lake.

Although the construction and appearance of the Boathouse is highly contemporary, it also manages to acknowledge its rural setting. This is achieved through the use of traditional materials such as neural oak and slate.

“The large expanse of sliding glass panels affords spectacular, uninterrupted views of the surroundings and the overhanging roof provides ample shade on a hot summer’s day”.

Special thanks to HomeDSGN for the above images.