Tree Hotel, Sweden
At least not the sleek and contemporary ones like the Tree Hotel from Harads, Sweden, treehouses aren’t what they used to be. The building is a cube-shaped chamber that is encircled by a tall tree’s trunk. Because it is composed of lightweight metal and has mirrored glass covering its outside, it can reflect the sky and trees and blend in seamlessly with its environment. The interior, which is composed of plywood, provides a 360-degree view of the surroundings. The inside features a bedroom, a tiny bathroom, and a living area with a roof terrace. One must cross a rope bridge attached to the following tree to get to the entryway. Tham & Videgrd Arkitekter was the project’s architect.
Tree Hotel, Sweden
Pierre Cardin’s “Bubble House”, France
The architect Antti Lovag created this bubble-shaped mansion in the 1970s. He aimed to include organic, flowing aspects into the design and was motivated by the flowing shape of prehistoric caves and troglodyte environments.
The 8,500m2 Palais Bulles, which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, has an outdoor amphitheater, a reception hall that seats 350 people, a garden with a pool, and ponds. Even round beds are available to match. Despite having created his famous bubble garment thirty years earlier, designer Pierre Cardin ironically purchased this 28-bedroom house in 1989. It has frequently served as a setting for film festival parties and for fashion photography. At the age of 90, Antti Lovag is still creating extraordinary homes.
Pierre Cardin’s “Bubble House”, France
