Rooted in nature: Pigüe tree becomes the center of this cabin’s design

Nestled in the dense Amazonian rainforest of Ecuador, A Lodging in the Pigüe by Mestizo Estudio Arquitectura embodies a connection between architecture and nature. The tiny 484-sq-ft (45-sq-m) cabin has been designed to incorporate an existing Pigüe tr… Continue reading Rooted in nature: Pigüe tree becomes the center of this cabin’s design

Multi-story Nest House hovers above Vietnamese urban jungle

The Nest House is a striking example of how contemporary architecture can blend seamlessly with traditional elements to create an inspiring living space. Situated on a modest 4.5 x 16-m (14.7 x 52.5-ft) urban lot in Vietnam, this 150-sq-m (1,615-sq-ft)… Continue reading Multi-story Nest House hovers above Vietnamese urban jungle

Video: Tiny timber tower airlifted into New Zealand landscape

Nestled amidst the lush native bush of Eastbourne, Wellington, New Zealand, Karaka Tower stands as a testament to architectural innovation. Designed by Arête Architects and Makers Fabrication, this compact yet remarkable structure is a solution to a ch… Continue reading Video: Tiny timber tower airlifted into New Zealand landscape

Snøhetta crafts a suspended treetop home in the heart of Norway

Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta has collaborated with engineer Tor Helge Dokka for a residential project located in Kongsberg, Norway. Dubbed House Dokka, the 190-sq-m (2,045-sq-ft) dwelling is an off-grid three-bedroom family home that’s inspire… Continue reading Snøhetta crafts a suspended treetop home in the heart of Norway

Hair-raising cantilevered cliff-face home soars above Quebec wilderness

Canadian firm Kariouk Architects has completed a stunning contemporary cabin that floats high amid the treetops in the Quebec wilderness. Dubbed m.o.r.e Cabin, the environmentally-responsible design sits upon a 60-ft (18.3-m)-tall steel mast that lifts… Continue reading Hair-raising cantilevered cliff-face home soars above Quebec wilderness

Bali architects adopt experimental design for treetop accommodation

Indonesian-based architectural studio Alexis Dornier has recently completed a tropical treehouse escape located in Penestanan, on the outskirts of Ubud, Bali. Dubbed Lift, the treetop boutique hideaway offers guests a unique experience to sleep amid th… Continue reading Bali architects adopt experimental design for treetop accommodation