Floating prefab homes overlook gorgeous river views in Thailand

Though Kanchanaburi is already famous for its floating houses, the X-Float stands out from its predecessors with its distinct design that blends a contemporary aesthetic with vernacular influences. Described as the “volumetric evolution of a raft,” the X-Float is crafted with a lightweight steel frame and clad with fiber cement siding and plywood. The prefab architecture was constructed offsite and then towed in place. Located at a bend of the River Kwai, the floating homes are carefully...

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