Everywhere so what are people doing in the netherlands where a quarter of the country are ready live under sea level some architects and im still thought it would make sense if houses could float. Living on water in the City Center One day more than a 100 people live on this side canal in amsterdam. Michael schmidt and his wife yvonne van sock among the 1st residents. To the flames confusion its a different way of life here on the sly and. The waters of parkinson reflects everywhere. And now exactly it actually seems more extreme. Youre closer to nature when the wind blows and you open the door a gust of wind will come rushing into your face so everything arrives pretty directly here. This is one of a total of 30 buildings which are part of the project strong strip amsterdam each building has its own design. All have one thing in common they float on special concrete rafts fastened on to pillows the Swimming Foundation needs to be able to carry several 100 tons and must therefore be ba