Spherical House. An Introvert’s Dream
Treehouses have been built since time immemorial, and for some people they are the only form of housing. In the 90s of the last century, interest in such structures increased sharply, thanks to the development of construction technologies and the opportunity to build reliable and fairly spacious options.
A treehouse has always embodied a child’s dream of an original place to play and a personal children’s space. But even an adult sometimes wants to drop everything and be alone with himself.
British architect Anthony Gibbon presented a collection of spherical houses (Burl Treehouse), suspended from trees in the forest. These spherical houses are attached to nearby trees with vertical piles and suspension cables. This method helps to maintain a balance between the structural integrity of the structure and minimal impact on the environment, and also allows the houses to camouflage themselves in the forest environment.
The sphere house is accessed via a suspension bridge connected to the front door. The architectural center of the building is the central circular window, which offers views of the surrounding nature. There can be several such spheres in one house, such as . This modular approach ensures the design is flexible and adaptable to different landscapes.
The tree house is made of light cedar and ash, and the exterior is finished with charred wood shingles – a material that not only adds visual contrast, but also increases durability and resistance to various weather conditions.
Source: www.designboom.com
