The Boat Shad

A boat shed like no other

A boat garage underneath with a living space above, complete with panoramic views. At The Boat Shed, which is a private house on Hindmarsh Island near Adelaide, Tim Evans and his office have combined living and mobility in a way that is typical for the location.

Reference details

Type of Building Private Home
Product areas Facades Sliding doors Windows
Schüco Systems ASS 39 PD.NI AWS 65
Features New build
Location Hindmarsh Island, Australia
Completion 2018
Architects Tim Evans
Specialist company KR Installations,Prior Constructions
Picture credits © Schüco International KG

Exposed location

The heart of the ensemble is the berth, which is surrounded by two building structures connected through a glass link. The house appears to float on the water, with access possible from both water and land via a jetty. The set-back, closed base section provides ample space for the sporty client's equipment and direct access to the sun deck and private pool. A glazed stairwell leads from the berth to the upper floor and connects the open-plan living area on one side of the house to the private sleeping quarters on the other.

Maximum transparency

Glass sliding doors inside the house and generous glazing towards the water ensure maximum transparency and a wide range of views. The private quarters, consisting of a dressing room, bedrooms and a separate master bathroom with framed views of the water, are positioned towards the tranquil landscape, creating different room ambiences depending on the time of day. Glazed on three sides, the living, cooking and dining area opens out fully towards the water. The slender, minimalistic profiles ensure unrestricted views. Fixed glass units and opening sliding doors provide different options for flexible use of the sheltered veranda.

High degree of comfort with limitless views

Cosy evenings around the fire, social gatherings at the dinner table or morning coffee at the kitchen counter – the outside space can be incorporated into any scenario. In keeping with the Australian climate, a lot of time is spent outdoors. The building structure's transparency acts as a stage for the changing seasons, which can be brought into the house depending on the mood. The large-scale Panorama Design sliding doors create a barrier-free transition between inside and outside. The clean, uniform language of design – with concealed, handle-free operation or elegant, continuous pull grips – perfectly meets the needs of the clients for the highest levels of comfort and unrestricted views.

Product information

ASS 39 PD.NI

Schüco Sliding System ASS 39 PD.NI

Non-insulated sliding system with Panorama Design – can be used flexibly in warm climate zones and for interiors

Highly transparent solutions for areas without thermal insulation requirements. With floor-to-ceiling glazing, the Schüco ASS 39 PD.NI (Panorama Design Non-Insulated) sliding system ensures visually flowing transitions in the interior and to the outside.

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AWS 65

Schüco Window System AWS 65

High-quality aluminium system with comprehensive range of solutions

As part of the Schüco AWS system platform, the thermally insulated window system offers an extensive range of solutions for the 65 mm basic depth to meet a variety of building envelope requirements.

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