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Paperhouses, Great Britain

From series “Fancy Houses and Hotels Located on Water or Under Water”
A few years ago in the UK, a concept of ultralight dwelling houses called Paperhouses was introduced for the first time. The London studio of design and architecture Carl Turner Architects slightly corrected this project and presented a model of floating houses. It is worth noting, that the idea of creating such an unusual dwelling turned out to be very relevant, since floods became more frequent in Europe.

Paperhouses, Great Britain The idea of creating floating houses belongs to the owner of the design studio, Karl Turner. Small light houses, are proposed to place on special rubberized pallets, which will allow them to remain constantly afloat. Each house will be equipped with an autonomous system, including special photoelectric panels. They will generate electricity, as well as heat water.

On the territory of each house it is planned to equip open terraces, which will be decorated with living plants. It is likely that very soon one of the first houseboats Paperhouses will be installed on the canal of one of the cities or on a lake. One of the main nuances of the project remains the possibility of using such housing in cold season, but this problem can be solved by professional London architects. Next - Hudson River Park


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ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 0.16 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'K V C Transport' is located in 1.14 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Shell' in 0.83 km
Supermarket: 'The Savanna' in 0.21 km
Parking: 'The Shard Parking' in 0.29 km
Apotheek: 'Boots' in 0.08 km
Police station: 'Overseas Visitors Records Office' in 1.09 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Côte Brasserie - Hays Galleria' in 0.09 km
Railway station: 'London Bridge London Underground Station' in 0.19 km

Nearest airports:
 »  London City Airport LCY - in 9 km
 »  London Biggin Hill Airport BQH - in 20 km
 »  Heathrow Airport LHR - in 23 km
 »  Hayes Heliport Airport EG7 - in 24 km
 »  Gatwick Airport LGW - in 39 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Paperhouses

Tower Hill Serviced Apartments

Located in 0 km from Paperhouses
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Rooms: 6
A range of restaurants, bars and coffee houses can be reached in minutes on foot. London's main attractions are easily accessible on the Underground. … More: photo, rates and booking
YHA London St Paul's

Located in 1 km from Paperhouses
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Rooms: 49
The majority of rooms at this YHA hostel contain bunk beds, and all rooms share bathroom facilities. A library, TV lounge and games room are … More: photo, rates and booking
"FRESH @ The Steam Engine, Waterloo"

Located in 2 km from Paperhouses
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Rooms: 4
FRESH @ The Steam Engine, Waterloo offers a selection of mixed dorm rooms in 9 or 12 bed configurations. All rooms include a free security locker. … More: photo, rates and booking
YHA London St Pancras

Located in 3 km from Paperhouses
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Rooms: 40
The London Eye is 2 miles from YHA London St Pancras. The British Museum is a mile away, and the world-famous shops of Oxford Street can be reached … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Tower of London
0 km - Tower of London
The famous Tower of London is one of the most popular and recognizable landmarks in the UK. This beautiful fortress was built in the 11th century. It has changed many statuses over the years. It was the royal residence and then used for the defense of the city. …
Mirror WC
1 km - Mirror WC
On the streets of London, not far from the gallery of the contemporary art of Tate, one can still notice a strange 'mirror toilet'. This is a small cabin, which is lined with glass panels from outside and ideally fits the urban landscape. The author of the …
Pret a Manger London
2 km - Pret a Manger London
Pret a Manger is a popular fast-food chain in the UK, whose business card has become a triangular sandwich. These cafes will impress even those people who are extremely negative about fast food. Among the regular customers of Pret a Manger are many adherents of a …
Westminster Abbey
3 km - Westminster Abbey
The Cathedral Church of St. Peter is a striking example of the Gothic style in architecture. It is located in Westminster. According to historical data, a small church was located on the site of the abbey in the 11th century. Henry III ordered the construction of a new …
St Pancras International
4 km - St Pancras International
St Pancras International is quite interesting historical railway station in London. It was opened in 1868 in a neo-gothic building made from red bricks. In the late 20th century the railway station was rebuilt at a cost of £800 million. After the reconstruction the …
Cadogan Hall
5 km - Cadogan Hall
You can visit many concert halls in London. But Cadogan Hall is considered one of the most unusual and interesting. It is located next to a beautiful public garden in the Chelsea area. A wealthy art connoisseur named Mohammed Al Fayed is the founder of the concert …

Top destination around Paperhouses - London

The basis of Rhodes Twenty Four restaurant's menu make up traditional British and Irish dishes, including artichokes and Irish stew cooked according to a special recipe. Fans of more sophisticated dishes can order crab kedgeree and haddock. Fans of Chinese cuisine will not find a better place than a restaurant named Hakkasan. One can endlessly talk about the superiority of local dishes. The restaurant is also distinguished by the original design – its hall is decorated with exquisite Chinese lanterns, beautiful wooden furniture and traditional screens.

Luxurious Gordon Ramsay restaurant is among the five best dining facilities of the world. The main points of success of this place are stylish interior, excellent service and impeccable menu. Gourmets will appreciate widest selection of exotic dishes. Venison in chocolate sauce is one of the most popular dishes among visitors. The Ivy restaurant is another prestigious institution. Among its frequent customers are Madonna, Elton John and other world stars. The restaurant's menu quite varied, you can try and Irish salmon, Cumbrian sausages, and pork in special sauce. Vegetarian customers will find here a large selection of vegetable dishes. Just St James restaurant is located not far from Buckingham Palace. The restaurant is opened in a beautiful historic building. The restaurant specializes in cooking modern British cuisine and offers visitors to taste original author dishes.
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