Houseboat or house? It’s both. PORT X defies all notions of deeply rooted house or houseboat, as we know it. Its elegant curves represent clean, timeless and functional design as well as unique harmony of modern hi-tech and natural materials.
Port X is composed of individual modules which are easily dismantable and thus always ready for a transport to a different location. For some this can be a fine icing on the cake while for others it can become the main reason why to consider this unique concept. Where the placement of conventional buildings might be problematic, PORT X opens a whole new range of possible locations. This concept also allows the building to grow according to the wishes of the owner – to change its structure and form to suit the needs of your company or family.
Your modern stylish dwelling can be easily moved from one place to another. PORT X will not tie you to one place, one view. On the contrary, it can follow you and your views and preferences. "From the city straight to the slopes of the mountains, from the mountains back to the lowlands, to the picturesque village, on land or water - these will be your options from which you can choose whenever you want," explains Hana Otevřelová, the manager of the project.
Thanks to its unique composition, PORT X can grow with the needs of your family and turn from 4 module into 6 module in no time. Children need more space and/or independence? It’s no problem to separate a room from your PORT X completely and let it become independent from the original dwelling – they can also easily extend their PORT X whenever they need more space. PORT X will always respect your current situation.
PORT X also represents an ideal solution for small and middle sized companies – it can serve as a creative space for everyday work or unique showroom to present unique products. Plus it will always follow them in their growing ambitions.
technical info :
The houseboat is composed of two individual parts. The pontoon, on which all the modules are placed, ensures the stability and mobility of PORT X in case it should be moved by a boat. The houseboat can be towed on water according to its owner’s needs and current anchoring options on the river. In case of a flood risk, it can be towed to the safe port.
The height difference between the houseboat and the bank of the river is solved by the mobile entering footbridge. The whole space is barrier –free, the height of the floor is the same in all the rooms.
PORT X is a single-store object of a rectangular shape with counter roof. It consists of 3 to 6 segments - modules. Even more segments can be linked to form a single object with the use of a footbridge. All segments are made of composite layers of laminate and isolation. The profile of segments are C shaped, thus the floor, walls and ceiling constitute an inseparable unit. Ceiling contains several plastic skylights which serve not only as source of light, but also provide ventilation and artificial light - its inner edging is lined with luminescent LED stripes.
The inner space is divided by plasterboard walls. Main walls, ceiling and floor are wainscoted with larch wood.
The living rooms are usually all oriented towards the water. The facade on this side is formed by opening french windows, through which you can enter the terrace. On the opposite side of the building there is only the main entrance. On the right and left side are fixed windows.
The object is equipped with electrical, water a waste distribution, ventilators, sensors, lights etc. Warm water is provided by electric water heater (125L). There are floor convectors that are responsible for heating of the rooms.
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