62 Modern Tree Houses Climb to Architectural Heights

The arboreal designs featured in TASCHEN’s new book aren’t your dad’s Home Depot box variety. Uniquely stunning, all 62 structures in Modern Tree Houses respond to the surrounding environment, whether a tiny, winterized pod for escaping the snow or a split-level playground complete with climbing ropes and nests. Built by architects and amateurs alike, each dwelling is varied in material, layout, purpose, and aesthetic, although all thrive because of their proximity to nature’s beauty.

“Modern tree houses are proof that happiness doesn’t have to be built big—just built right,” author Florian Siebeck says, presenting an array of spaces from luxurious escapes to children’s hideouts. Pre-order your copy in the Colossal Shop.

an aerial view of a modern treehouse in a forest — Atelier Design Continuum, “Tree Houses in Qiyun Mountain UFO,” Qiyun Mountain, China (2022). Image © Zhu Ziye

a modern treehouse made of clustered houses in a forest — BIG – Bjarke IngelsGroup, “Biosphere,” Harads, Sweden (2022). Image © Matts Engfors

a red modern treehouse in a snow-covered forest — Tree Tents International, “Tree Tent,” U.K. and Sweden (2016). Image © Viggo Lundgerg

a modern treehouse in a forest — Takashi Kobayashi & Treehouse Creations, “Kusu Kusu Tree House” (2014), Atami, Shizuoka, Japan. Image © Nacasa & Partners Inc.

a modern treehouse in the forest overlooking a lake — Helen & Hard, “Woodnest,” Odda, Norway, (2020/2023). Image © Sindre Ellingsen

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