Built for an oil tanker captain, this Austin home is designed vertically to mimic the look of a ship.

The living space of the home sits 50 feet above the ground both to protect it from the surrounding floodplain and to amplify the look of a floating vessel. 

The three-story home is designed to capture views of its surroundings from each side. 

"Our architect made that structure with that butterfly roof and said we want it to look something like a ‘Star Trek’ type ship up in the sky," says Bethany Jenkins, vice president of Jenkins Custom Homes.