Every young gentleman’s dream of being allowed to spend days and nights in a treehouse is now a reality: there are houses, in trees, that are there to spend days, nights or even weeks in. And they aren’t the kind of tree houses you and your friends built out of leaves and twigs, they functional working apartments that are suspended there, waiting to be lived in/
The Cabin, Sweden
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What? This incredible, unique demonstration of modern architecture is located in the middle of the Swedish countryside, overlooking the Lule River Valley. The room is designed to represent a sort of capsule in amongst nature, one that almost purposefully looks out of place – in the best possible way.
The details: The room is 24m² and accommodates two people, with a double bed, bathroom and terrace and costs around £400 per night.
For more information, visit here.
Sustainability Treehouse, USA
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What? The idea of this feat of design is to make visitors aware of the amazing ecosystem and nature that surrounds it. The Corten steel frame elevates its visitors to extraordinary vantages and features all manner of integrated eco-friendly features, such as wind turbines and its very own water cleansing system.
The details: 10,000-acre reserve and a 5,805 square foot structure that stands 125 feet high.
For more information, visit here.
Takashi Kobayashi’s treehouse, Japan
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What? Built in 1993 with the aim of connecting humans back with nature, it was the first treehouse that self-taught architect Takashi Kobayashi’s designed. It’s now been 23 years and Kobayashi still has the same main aim with every single one of his constructions – to create incredible homes out of what nature gave us, with his main product being reclaimed wood.
The UFO, Sweden
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What? The idea behind the UFO treehouse is to create something that’s entirely different to the area and nature that surrounds it – completely and utterly on purpose. And while it may look massively industrial and potentially slightly over the top, the entire building is cast in durable, composite material in order to create a building as light, strong and sustainable as possible.
The details: The UFO is built for five people, two adults in a double bed and three children, with separate beds, bathroom and living area all in a 30m² package.
For more information, visit here.
Roost Treehouse
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What? Roost Treehouse fits perfectly to its scenic locale, mimicking the surrounding’s natural curves and movement of the trees – almost by becoming part of the tree and by blending totally into the forest around it. All materials within the construction are sustainable and do not damage the growth, shape or form of the trees.
Details: Each pod sleeps 2 people and one of the pods has steps taking visitors from the group all the way up.
For more information, visit here.
The Mirrorcube
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What? If you’re looking for nothing short of a total escape where you can literally hide from anything and everything, you need to visit the Mirrorcube. This genius piece of design blends wholly into its surroundings as the exterior is made from mirrored walls that reflect in a 360 degree capacity.
The details: The Mirrorcube has six windows that provide a total panoramic view. It also offers excellent accommodation for two people with a double bed, bathroom, lounge, and rooftop terrace and has 12-meter-long bridge that leads to the treeroom.
For more information, visit here.
The Bird’s Nest
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What? Another architectural feat, the Bird’s Nest is the perfect way to hideaway from the monotony of everyday life – literally. The building is completely camouflaged into it’s surroundings with the only telltale sign being the stairs up to the room. The interior of the space is actually much more modern, where the walls are clad with wood panels and the windows disappear in the exterior’s network of branches.
The details: The room is 17m² and has separate bedrooms, bathroom, and living area and is comfortable enough to fit a family for 4.
For more information, visit here.
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