Noah's House?

This house is built to facilitate rising river levels.  It is claimed that building this floating house was cheaper (and certainly more aesthetically appealing) than building ugly flood defence barriers.  Beats me how high the neighbours will keep up with these Jones?   🤔

More at this link:  https://www.dezeen.com/2014/10/15/baca-architects-amphibious-house-floating-floodwater/ 

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