# Reimagined Boat Residences The Guest Harbor Project Envisions Boats as Side Houses By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guest-harbor References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/visiondivison-guest-harbor-sweden-09-10-2014/) & [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/tag/visiondivision/) Guest Harbor is a unique architectural project, developed by architecture office VisionDivision, that envisions [boats as side houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-fair-hill). The project came about in response to a new building code that allows for the construction of a 25 square meter dwelling attachment on residential properties without having to apply for a separate building permit. This proposal envisions an evolution to the typical side house by using [under-used boats in suburban yards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house). This approach could be used to add pools, ponds and even high-strength fountains. Guest Harbor makes for a cheaper and more creative alternative to the standard Swedish side house, and pays tribute to the country's boating culture while taking into account the high number of under-used vessels there. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/visiondivison-guest-harbor-sweden-09-10-2014/), [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/tag/visiondivision/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Boat as Side Houses:** Provide alternative housing options that transform under-used boats in suburban areas as side houses. - **Creative Design Alternatives:** Explore creative design options that take advantage of building codes to provide new affordable alternatives for suburban housing. - **Revamping Underused Assets:** Initiatives that transform under-used assets such as boats can provide new opportunities for housing and present cost-effective living options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and design firms can leverage building codes to reimagine affordable housing and creative living arrangements. - **Boat Industry:** Renovation and retrofit companies in the boat industry can provide new services to convert under-used vessels for alternative suburban living. - **Real Estate:** Real estate firms can re-envision the use of suburban backyard space as a potential source of revenue and home value with the addition of alternative housing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boat Design-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Arctic Floating Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vipp-guesthouse.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Floating River Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-river-cabin.md)