UAU Studio's Petal-Like Floating Home Drifts Across Lake Como
UAU Studio has designed Lucia, a floating micro-home for Lake Como, Italy. Inspired by the 15th-century fishing vessel batél from Alessandro Manzoni's novel The Betrothed, the 269-square-foot structure resembles a giant petal. It uses locally sourced recycled materials, including birch plywood and lake waste, and features custom multifunctional furniture. An electric motor and flat-bottomed design enable quiet movement, while an adaptive roof opens to different views. Lucia connects to a network of docking points called Darsena Link along the lake's shoreline, which include solar panels, charging points, markets, and gardens. Targeted at young nomads, the project aims to foster community and connection to nature.
Key facts
- Lucia is a floating micro-home designed by UAU Studio for Lake Como, Italy.
- The design is inspired by the batél, a 15th-century fishing vessel from Alessandro Manzoni's The Betrothed.
- The structure is 269 square feet and resembles a giant petal.
- Interior materials include locally sourced recycled birch plywood and waste recovered from the lake.
- Custom multifunctional furniture adapts to different needs.
- Lucia runs on an electric motor with a flat-bottomed design for quiet movement.
- An adaptive roof allows guests to open up to different lake views.
- Darsena Link is a network of docking points with solar panels, charging points, markets, and gardens.
Entities
Artists
- Gianluca Santosuosso
- Gaia Cambri
- Agne Vasiliauskaite
- Jahid Anshori
Institutions
- UAU Studio
- Uau Studio
- designboom
Locations
- Lake Como
- Italy