The architectural designer Antony Gibbon recently designed the Burl Treehouse. It is a series of rounded treehouse pods, that allow guests to experience nature in a unique and surreal manner while focusing on sustainability. The treehouses are currently concepts, and they merge organic aesthetics with a minimal and subtle design. They are inspired by the natural shape of tree burls – the rounded and textured growths on tree trunks. The treehouse is floating in the air, seamlessly merging with the lovely forest setting.
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The treehouses are offered support by slender vertical slits and suspension cables. They are anchored to the trees, which reduces the disruption and damage to the forest floor while allowing the pods to seemingly float in the air. You can access the pods through the timber suspension bridges. The interior of the pod is made using light-toned cedar and ash wood, forming a warm and inviting vibe. The exterior is clad with charred wood shingles, showcasing the traditional Japanese technique of shou sugi ban, which adds a visually fascinating look to the pods.
Each cabin features a bedroom with built-in storage, a small bathroom with a shower, and interior furnishings which make it seem spacious and cozy. Every pod has been equipped with a central circular window, allowing the space to be filled with natural light, and offering panoramic views of the surrounding forest.
However, we do wonder how the treehouses will fare in extreme weather conditions, and the kind of strain they could create on the natural supports. However, currently, the treehouses do seem to be an interesting upcoming eco-tourism retreat. Let’s see how it goes!
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