![Lobster Boat Residence / Chadbourne + Doss Architects - Windows, Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5010/6390/28ba/0d42/2200/1c56/medium_jpg/stringio.jpg?1361408361)
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Architects: Chadbourne + Doss Architects
- Area: 221 m²
- Year: 2008
Text description provided by the architects. This house is part of a large waterfront property that has been incorporated into a condominium development that includes 4 detached residences and 2 houseboats. Residents share waterfront access, parking, utilities, and a shared vegetable garden. While sharing costs, amenities, and responsibilities; a stronger sense of community is established.
![Lobster Boat Residence / Chadbourne + Doss Architects - Shelving, Table, Chair](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5010/63ab/28ba/0d42/2200/1c5c/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1360870982)
The Lobster Boat is a metaphor for a house that is economical, purposeful, and durable. Located on a dense urban shoreline site, this residence strives to celebrate its location while providing privacy to its family. A remodel built on an existing 24' x 28' floor and basement foundation infrastructure, the constraints of site and footprint result in an efficient vertical house that reaches the maximum allowable zoning envelope to provide a variety of interior and exterior spaces. Economy is embodied in every aspect of this project including the sharing of site resources; reuse of existing structure & utilities; efficient spatial organization; and the selection of materials and systems based on low monetary, environmental, and life-cycle costs.
![Lobster Boat Residence / Chadbourne + Doss Architects - Windows, Chair, Deck, Garden, Patio, Courtyard](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5010/63ba/28ba/0d42/2200/1c5f/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1360870992)