The Lucia is a floating micro-home concept created by uau studio for Lake Como in Italy. The project draws inspiration from the traditional batèl, a flat-bottomed fishing vessel associated with the region and referenced in Alessandro Manzoni's novel The Betrothed.
Designed as a mobile living space, the structure combines residential functions with a form intended to navigate the lake while maintaining a close connection to its cultural and environmental context. The compact dwelling is organized on a single accessible level and incorporates modular furniture that can be reconfigured for different activities.
A foldable canopy roof allows the interior to shift between open-air and enclosed conditions depending on weather and privacy requirements. The design emphasizes adaptable living through multifunctional elements and materials selected with reuse in mind.
Image Credit: uau studio
