GO'C Converts 1970s Houseboat into Modern Tiny Living Residence in Seattle
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Jenna McKnight
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Summary
Architectural studio GO'C transformed a 1970s houseboat into a modern, multi-level residence named Blatto Boat, featuring space-saving designs and three outdoor decks. Located on Lake Union in Seattle, the project exemplifies innovative tiny living solutions.
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Moored within a marina on the northern end of Lake Union, a freshwater lake in Seattle, the floating residence is tucked into a slender slip in a finger dock, where numerous other houseboats reside.
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