Private client

Houseboat Leedezicht

Studio PROTOTYPE’s design combines timeless simplicity with modern elegance, using durable materials. The houseboat features a refined wooden structure with an exposed oak framework that defines the ceilings and highlights its honest construction. The rhythmic framework rises to a subtle roof cornice, with two raised sections bringing in daylight and adding horizontal articulation. Transparent wooden details cleverly conceal solar panels.

project

Houseboat Leedezicht
location

Warmond
client

Private client
function

residential
size

230 m²
year

2023
status

built
ontwerp

studio PROTOTYPE
project architect

Jeroen Steenvoorden
project team

Richard de Boer, Ana Vallés
fotograaf

Jeroen Musch
awards

Nominated for Houseboat of the Year 2023

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.

The interior design continues the dialogue between openness and intimacy, with carefully considered material choices that enhance the warmth and tactile quality of the spaces. Oak surfaces, soft textiles, and subtle lighting create a welcoming atmosphere, while large windows frame ever-changing water views, connecting occupants to the natural environment throughout the day. Each area is conceived to encourage both social interaction and moments of quiet reflection, offering a flexible living experience that adapts to its residents’ needs.