Tree houses are designed to
bring us closer to wildlife. They take us back to the times when people were
constantly surrounded by wildlife, hunting for food, and living in harmony with
nature. We associate tree houses with childhood, playing games, and scaling
giant trees. Looking at them fills us here at Bright Side with sweet sorrow and
inspiration. That is why we decided to show you 13 of the most striking tree
houses around the world.
bring us closer to wildlife. They take us back to the times when people were
constantly surrounded by wildlife, hunting for food, and living in harmony with
nature. We associate tree houses with childhood, playing games, and scaling
giant trees. Looking at them fills us here at Bright Side with sweet sorrow and
inspiration. That is why we decided to show you 13 of the most striking tree
houses around the world.
Eco-friendly
House, Denmark
House, Denmark
A Danish architecture student
named Konrad Wojcik designed this dwelling to change the appearance of suburbs.
The unique tree-like design helps them look like part of the natural landscape.
They serve as a natural shelter that provides shade and protection against
predators and bad weather for a wide variety of forest animals.
named Konrad Wojcik designed this dwelling to change the appearance of suburbs.
The unique tree-like design helps them look like part of the natural landscape.
They serve as a natural shelter that provides shade and protection against
predators and bad weather for a wide variety of forest animals.
Lake
Muskoka Tree House, Canada
Muskoka Tree House, Canada
This tree house was designed
by architect Lukasz Kos, and it is situated near Lake Muskoka, Ontario. A large
family can fit comfortably here. Though the house shakes in strong wind, it is
very safe; the designer secured the building with durable steel-wire ropes.
by architect Lukasz Kos, and it is situated near Lake Muskoka, Ontario. A large
family can fit comfortably here. Though the house shakes in strong wind, it is
very safe; the designer secured the building with durable steel-wire ropes.
A
Woodland Condo, Tennessee
Woodland Condo, Tennessee
This huge building belongs to
a commune in the woods of Tennessee, USA. The house is more than 50 years old,
and 90% of it is made of wood.
a commune in the woods of Tennessee, USA. The house is more than 50 years old,
and 90% of it is made of wood.
The
Seven Dwarfs’ Hut, British Columbia
Seven Dwarfs’ Hut, British Columbia
These three huts are among the
highest tree houses in the world. Though they look like the Seven Dwarfs’
dwelling and lack electricity, they are fit for habitation.
highest tree houses in the world. Though they look like the Seven Dwarfs’
dwelling and lack electricity, they are fit for habitation.
A
Human Birdhouse, Japan
Human Birdhouse, Japan
If you have ever dreamed of
living amongst the birds, then this house is ideal for you. This
birdhouse-inspired habitat aims for people and birds to live side-by-side. The
interior space is divided in two by a glass wall, which allows the inhabitants
to watch wild birds using the house as a temporary nest.
living amongst the birds, then this house is ideal for you. This
birdhouse-inspired habitat aims for people and birds to live side-by-side. The
interior space is divided in two by a glass wall, which allows the inhabitants
to watch wild birds using the house as a temporary nest.
A
Monument to Happy Memories, Belgium
Monument to Happy Memories, Belgium
This house was designed by
Benjamin Verdonck for the local design festival in Belgium. It is situated in
the backyard of a nursing home in Ghent. It was designed to look like part of
the facility and remind the elderly of their childhoods.
Benjamin Verdonck for the local design festival in Belgium. It is situated in
the backyard of a nursing home in Ghent. It was designed to look like part of
the facility and remind the elderly of their childhoods.
The
Mirror Cube, Sweden
Mirror Cube, Sweden
This cube building, designed
by Tham & Videgard Mirror, is one of the most abstract hotels in the world.
The mirrors on the exterior walls make it invisible in the woods, allowing
guests to be a natural part of the wildlife.
by Tham & Videgard Mirror, is one of the most abstract hotels in the world.
The mirrors on the exterior walls make it invisible in the woods, allowing
guests to be a natural part of the wildlife.
The
Spaceship Tree House, Sweden
Spaceship Tree House, Sweden
This house looks like an alien
spaceship that had an emergency landing in the forest. In reality, it is one of
the most innovative architectural projects of our time. This unusual building
is part of the hotel complex that includes the Mirror Cube tree house.
spaceship that had an emergency landing in the forest. In reality, it is one of
the most innovative architectural projects of our time. This unusual building
is part of the hotel complex that includes the Mirror Cube tree house.
The
Human’s Nest Tree House, Sweden
Human’s Nest Tree House, Sweden
This giant nest is located
among the trees of a Swedish forest. The interior is the perfect copy of a
bird’s nest, and it is a fully-equipped modern room ideal for having a good
time and listening to birdsong.
among the trees of a Swedish forest. The interior is the perfect copy of a
bird’s nest, and it is a fully-equipped modern room ideal for having a good
time and listening to birdsong.
Restaurant
in a Tree, New Zealand
in a Tree, New Zealand
’Yellow Treehouse’ restaurant
is situated in Auckland. It can host up to 18 visitors, plus chefs and waiters,
and it is undoubtedly one of the most unusual and beautiful restaurants in the
world.
is situated in Auckland. It can host up to 18 visitors, plus chefs and waiters,
and it is undoubtedly one of the most unusual and beautiful restaurants in the
world.
HemLoft
Tree House, Canada
Tree House, Canada
HemLoft is a wooden tree house
where one can rest from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This unusual
eco-friendly dwelling is located in the forest north of Whistler, Canada. It is
great for a single person or a couple.
where one can rest from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This unusual
eco-friendly dwelling is located in the forest north of Whistler, Canada. It is
great for a single person or a couple.
A
House in Blossom, Japan
House in Blossom, Japan
This amazing tree house was
designed by Terunobu Fujimori and built in a cherry garden. Come in the spring,
take a seat next to the window, and try the best teas while marvelling at the
enchanting landscape.
designed by Terunobu Fujimori and built in a cherry garden. Come in the spring,
take a seat next to the window, and try the best teas while marvelling at the
enchanting landscape.
Farmhouse
in the Air, California
in the Air, California
This building consists of
several small houses put together. It is home to Californian farmers and is one
of the largest tree houses in the world.
several small houses put together. It is home to Californian farmers and is one
of the largest tree houses in the world.
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Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.