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.
Atelier Design Continuum, “Tree Houses in Qiyun Mountain UFO,” Qiyun Mountain, China (2022). Image © Zhu Ziye
BIG – Bjarke IngelsGroup, “Biosphere,” Harads, Sweden (2022). Image © Matts Engfors
Tree Tents International, “Tree Tent,” U.K. and Sweden (2016). Image © Viggo Lundgerg
Studio Precht, “Bert,” Turnau, Austria (2021). Image © Tom Klocker
Takashi Kobayashi & Treehouse Creations, “Kusu Kusu Tree House” (2014), Atami, Shizuoka, Japan. Image © Nacasa & Partners Inc.
Studio MEMM, “Leaf House,” Monte Verde, Brazil (2022). Image © Nelson Kon
Helen & Hard, “Woodnest,” Odda, Norway, (2020/2023). Image © Sindre Ellingsen
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