Floating house by Shekhar Shinde

Floating or partially submurged house. Site is Tetiaroa island of french polynesia in Pacific ocean. These portable modules can float around the site and can be used as part of resort rented or private houses. The structure floats on the water with the principle of buoyancy and the counter weight provided on the lower part of the structure. The shape is inspired by oyster shell. Designed and presentated by Shekhar Shinde in fybarch 2008-09 in ACOA. Pune, India. Ar. Shekhar Shinde, Dubai Dubai #: 971 0508