From the outside, it looks like a small island, a dome floating in the sea. Inside, it's a loft of 50 square meters with everything you need to live -well-. We talk about Anthena , the revolutionary French architectural project that, for the first time this summer, becomes hotel , in one that floats in the middle of the celtic sea , near the pink granite coast, in France.
"At a time when we are increasingly looking for destinations that are intimately related to nature and the elements, Anthenea offers an exceptionally immersive experience for 24 unforgettable hours", they explain from the company.
"In harmony with its surroundings, this getaway will captivate you with water lapping against its stable hull, birdsong in the morning and breeze-tinged silence of the spectacular surrounding nature", they continue.
"The 360° observatory offers a spectacle of changing natural daily harmonies and a fascinating view of schools of fish moving gracefully under your eyes through the bottom of glass panels . Stunning views guaranteed...".
**BUT WHAT IS ANTHENEA? **
You will have already got an idea of what is particular about this floating cabin, "an authentic 'bubble' of freedom in the water', which has 50 meters of interior and a terrace that can accommodate up to 12 people seated . Inside, its area covered by windows has a kitchenette, a room with a King Size bed, a round bathtub that can be filled with sea or fresh water and a living room.
The idea is to offer 'a boat for people from Earth' Well, the suite, designed following the standards of a five-star hotel and completely powered by solar energy, can go from one place to another to discover "virgin territories", in the words of its creators.
"On board Anthenea, you are no longer a tourist consumer, but an explorer of a new world ! With a digital tablet, you can manage all the built-in automation and create and optimize your lifestyle. The capsule is designed to live in harmony with nature anywhere in the world throughout life," they continue from the company.
And "for life" is serious, because this particular houseboat -which it is only rented until August 31 , at a price of 290 euros per night for two people- it is sold to individuals ... who are willing to spend half a million euros on it, yes.
ZERO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Anthenea's designers maintain that the floating cabin, 100% recyclable , Not only does not cause any damage to the environment but, in addition, it can be the answer to challenges such as the rise in sea level, the effects of the climate crisis, the overloading of the coasts and overtourism.
"Anthenea's design has been studied to resist cataclysms and rising ocean levels. Its spherical shape is based on the 'surface tension' principle observed in nature. This is the optimal form of resistance to extreme conditions in the water", reel off its creators, who assure that the suite is extraordinarily stable and impossible to sink.
Also, as we said, the module is powered entirely by solar energy : "An energy sensing dome meets electrical and hot water needs. The house is equipped with certified black and gray water stations. Anthenea produces what it consumes and only releases clean water. And the central well provides natural air conditioning," culminate the authors, who consider that this could be the house... and the hotel of the future.