FOREST SPHERICAL TREEHOUSES MIGHT BE THE NEW DREAM WINTER GETAWAY

The charming treehouse has been given a fashionable makeover by architect Antony Gibbon, who has created a fantastic winter retreat. His Burl Treehouse project embodies Gibbon's goal of fusing sustainability and innovation in designs that return the reflectors to their natural environment. The Burl Treehouse concept, which draws inspiration from natural shapes, reminds us that minimalist design need not be sober; rather, it can facilitate whimsy.

The circular treehouses, situated in a chilly forest, seem to float several feet above the ground. Suspension cables attached to the nearby trees and vertical stilts support the pod-like structures to give the appearance. This strikes a balance between minimising the impact on the environment and the requirement for a sturdy, safe structure. A timber suspension bridge that connects to an entrance door allows access to the treehouses.

Tree burls—rounded protuberances and lumps that develop on tree trunks—are responsible for the Burl Treehouse's name and form. The Burl Treehouse's exterior is adorned with cladding made of burnt wood shingles, which are dark in colour due to the Japanese technique known as shou sugi ban. By contrast with a white landscape, this enhances their visual appeal in addition to increasing their durability and resistance to weather.