The brief of this Treehouse project was to create a unique shape derived from the cube form, removing edges and corners, and altering angles until I found a shape that worked functionally as a small space but visually pleasing when viewed from every side of the exterior. Through this metamorphosis, the Orthe was formed.
Either constructed on sloped terrain or a flat landscape, this treehouse is accessed from a staircase that first leads you up to the main footbridge and then to the entrance of the treehouse.
Entering the Orthe through a large minimal framed pivoting door of glass that is housed in the entrance porch of the building, creates an interesting space in itself with the large hooded geometric canopy above.
The main floor and living space is shared with the kitchenette area with the bathroom and shower area located behind. A large 3 meter deep terrace tapers out from the living space following the contours of the unique geometric shape of the Orthe.
A loft ladder positioned in the corner of the living area leads you up to the double bedroom which boasts a large angled ceiling, a desk area positioned below one of the windows at the entrance hatch with a built in double closet to the other side.
This tiny treehouse is available in 2 exterior finishes of timber panelling or a charred cedar shingle finish as shown in the images.
The Ground floor is 19 sq.m and the bedroom is 18 sq.m which gives a total area of 37 sq.m to the interior.
