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Meet architect Craig Steely and tour his latest houseboat project in Sausalito’s historic floating community. This rare opportunity reveals a blend of heritage and modernity on the water. Embracing the “boat-ness” of the vessel, Steely rethinks design to solve issues of moisture and airflow. Inside, the structure avoids walls and fixed floors, creating open, split levels that flood the space with light and ventilation. The architect-led guided tour is entered by gangplank, whereby the main level offers an indoor/outdoor porch and principal bedroom, with stairs leading to the bay-facing living area, kitchen, and garden-level bedroom below. Clad in painted wood slats and weathered redwood, the houseboat honors Sausalito’s artisanship, redefining the floating home with elegance and restraint.
ABOUT:
Craig Steely is a California and Hawaii based architect. His buildings have been described as true and unique hybrids of these two environments. They embrace the realities of the environment and our separation/connection to it over the subjugation of it, all the while focusing on developing a singular architecture rooted in its context. Active projects include work in Hawaii, Mexico, as well as several along the coast of California—from Sea Ranch to San Francisco to Big Sur.
He received his architecture degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He has lectured at the University of Hawaii, the University of California at Berkeley, Cal Poly, and at many conferences, including the Monterey Design Conference. His work has been awarded recognition by the American Institute of Architects and has been published widely in books and periodicals. In 2009 he was selected as an “Emerging Talent” by the AIA California Council. His office was chosen as the top firm in the 2013 Residential Architect Magazine leadership awards.
The Studio
Taking the classic modernist tradition as a starting point, the work of Craig Steely Architecture is known for its crisp lines and clarity of vision. Its focus is working with clients who share its enthusiasm for engaging the design process as a truly creative endeavor, exploring unique sites, and developing a singular architecture rooted to its context.
Tickets to this event benefit 501c3 nonprofit Design Bay Area.