De Johanna: living on a cargo ship

Cargo ship De Novatie was converted into a (sailing) houseboat: De Johanna. The client wanted a ship that would contain a home, both spacious and comfortable. Spaciousness, high housing quality and sustainability were the most important criteria for the design.

In response to this, the linear system of connected spaces was broken. Sightlines extend over the entire ship’s length, and there are views across all floors by adding windows in the pilothouse, portholes and a patio in the hold (access to the terrace). The master bedroom was designed as a self-contained living space. The children’s bedrooms were designed as passenger cabins, small and functional.

The use of materials is reserved; the design does not want to impose itself. Instead, it serves as a backdrop against which the living can take place. A concrete floor and white walls facilitate this simplicity. At the same time, an oak multi-functional furniture attracts attention and connects the different spaces with each other.