Studio Exorbitart Envisions a Billionaire's Home Accessible Only by Sea and Air

Did you imagine the above statement? How did it feel? Here, to help you better grasp what I meant by that whole scenario, have a look in the gallery. Do you better understand what you’re looking at?

It’s called The Shelter and is a project from studio Exorbitart and Benjamin Springer of Stuttgart, Germany. And even though this is a project created under an architectural spirit, it brings to light an idea that I'm sure many of us have had. After all, when you really think about it, it’s a modern-day castle with its own natural moat.

And like any proper king, you know for sure you’re living in style. Just have a look at the garage, for God’s sake. You don’t have a Lamborghini or Maserati parked out front. No, you do all your traveling by boat, or maybe a jet ski if you need the morning workout.

Now, the design is rather simple, and therein lies its true beauty. The home is raised slightly above the water on four pillars that also support the living platform upon which the rest of the interior and garden is to be setup.

The actual home occupies approximately 40% of the entire surface area of the platform and runs from corner to corner on a diagonal. What I found neat about the design is that it’s all open space. The only doors that seem to exist allow for access outdoors. Other than that, your transition from bedroom to living room, dining room, and kitchen is all one leisurely stroll. If you haven’t had the chance to look at the gallery, I urge you to do so to see what I mean.

The rooms, too, are just as minimalist as the exterior. The bedroom, for example, includes a heating system that looks more like a pizza oven fueled by wood. There’s even an area for storing the wood you’ll need right there in the room. Imagine that freshly cut scent of wood, always with you in the room. Absolutely wonderful.

I'm going to skip over the dining room as it’s just a table with chairs and some lighting. But the kitchen; oh, the kitchen. What I enjoy most is that everything is recessed into the wall. Storage space, refrigerator, oven and sink - they're all recessed into the main wall of the area. There is a central island, however, that includes the stovetop and a wooden bar-style tabletop with seating for four eager and hungry guests.

The outside spaces are a bit different, though. A wooden deck surrounds the home on the remaining diagonal areas on the platform to create two separate spaces. One is designated for outdoor entertainment and is ready with seats and tables for guests, while the other area includes a few lounging chairs to sit around and do nothing. After all, you’ve got the money to do so. But this is just the base design.

Here, for a moment, let’s say we just bought this home. I would, for one, eliminate one of the exterior lounges and create one hell of a garage for my supercars, which I park using my helicopter, since no driveway is available.

Then, I'd also build a small helicopter pad near the home with a wooden walkway offering even more fuel for envy to your neighbors. But don’t use it too often as you’ll disturb the local wildlife. Oh, and that boat would better be electric too.