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Available in a range of different sizes and layout, this tiny pod is supported by structural posts as well as suspension cables connecting to the surrounding trees for extra support if required. A minimalistic staircase leads you to the terrace and entrance to the Burl which is large enough for a seating area. A large circular window is the central feature to the pod. The interior is light Cedar or Ash with an exterior cladding of charred wood shingles that contrast the light interior finish. The Living space of a single pod consists of a double bed with built in storage and a en suite toilet, sink and shower room. We have the option to create separate rooms with a cluster of several Burl treehouses which share a communal terrace area. Each pod can provide different functions, for example – a single pod can be the living area, one for the bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The Burl treehouse is also available as an office space. Please contact for further details and to discuss your layout options.
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.
Our latest and largest of all our projects is this Residential stone and black timber house with a total area of just over 500 sq. meters. 3 large connecting buildings with a separate out building which includes an office, Gym, wine cellar and Garage.
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Space: Meditation/Yoga/Music events/Talks/Entertainment
Material: Hempcrete
This structure combines the old with the new mimicking elements of historical forts and mills. The stone tower forms the central area of the building which holds 3 floors with the top floor supporting a 360 span of glass windows offering panoramic views of the area. The timber clad lower structure surrounding the fort/tower is fitted with a 360 degree roof light which allows plenty of light into the central area creating an interesting architectural space to each section of the interior that pan around this tower as well as a greenhouse environment for large scale planting areas for trees, herbs & vegetables.
The living space consists of a very generous open plan living and kitchen area with 6 bedrooms and bathrooms sectioned off at the other side of the circular layout. A Further 2 bedrooms are situated in the stone tower.
The property including the tower and the Spa/gym area is just under 900 sq.m.
A large swimming pool mimics a moat that surrounds the entire structure separating the property from the rest of the land accessed by a bridge. A out house consisting of a large sauna and gym forms partly around this structure that connects to an office and onto an outdoor terrace with a charred timber cladded arbour formed above and over the section of the swimming pool.
Mineral is a modern day Spa constructed in Hempcrete. A series of playful organic forms meander around dipping pools and streams and dense jungle plantations create natural private divisions between these zones. Sauna rooms are the main focal point to the Mineral Spa with each building different than the other offering a range of alternative treatments to the Sauna experience.
Situated in and around the bathing areas are small guest houses located up in the trees as well as on the ground.
Available in various sizes and layout options to suit location and budget.
Casa 8
A one bedroom treehouse with kitchen, bath/shower room and lounge area on ground floor and a ladder takes you up to the loft bedroom with built in storage below and behind the bed. Available in various exterior cladding finishes and a range of options available for the window/door openings to suit each location and your budget.
Ground floor: 48 m2 / Top floor: 17 m2 / Total: 65 m2
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Continuing his formal exploration of sculptural and anomalous spaces, antony gibbon envisions ‘A-F3 treehouse,’ an imagined faceted volume elevated above a forest of treetops. the architectural designer makes use of bold, sharply cut geometries which rise over the canopy on a delicate structure. each treehouse type is designed with a residentialprogram, with divided into two floors with the upper floor hosting a bedroom space while the lower houses a shared living area. the solid volume is opened up with a truncated corner window, offering a unique triangular frame overlooking the natural surroundings.
With his latest project ‘A-F3 treehouse,’ antony gibbon continues to investigate a form-finding strategy through the use of bold gestures. the dark timber cladding introduces a natural grain which serves to integrate the volumes, with their inorganic geometries, into the natural forested context. along with the large triangular framed windows, the closed-off faces of the treehouse are subtly interrupted with narrow strip openings that follow the direction of the wood siding. the interior is accessed by way of an elevated pathway, offering the occupant a floating tour through the treetops of the forest.
(kat barandy designboom)
The Lucent house is designed as series of geometric sections that form a weaving layout that can be extended to suit your budget and layout requirements. Originally designed as a 2 bedroom property, with each ensuite bedroom at either end of the building with the open plan living/kitchen/dining area in between with a total of 300 sq.m interior. The building can be situated in any landscape setting not just on a lake as shown. Solar panels run the entire flat roof keeping this building off the grid for electricity. The thick stone walls form the structure and divisions between the large minimal glass sliding windows to bring the interior out into the open.
The Stealth House
The Lattice Bridge, Timber frame foot bridge. A series of straight beams pivoted to form a curved organic form. Bridging paths with minimum environmental impact.
Flux series ll looks very similar to the first series from the outside however there have been many changes to the interior for this particular design. Thick Stone walls form the main structure and interior throughout supporting the cedar beams. There are four sloped entrance path that run down underneath the structure with a staircase taking you up into the main interior from below. Also located under the structure is a garage areas and a car parking area that is accessed by 2 separate driveways, one to drive in and the other to drive out. This underground feature keeps the areas on ground level to be left natural with minimal landscaping required.
The main interior is in a ring shape with a floor area of 600 meter square. Each living quarter divided by the thick stone walls and each room has access into the other by a small corridor running through the outer edges of the interior. Windows and doorways run from each room to the pool area at the centre of the building.
A mezzanine second floor of 147 metre square runs above the main interior which provides several bedrooms, study rooms and lounge areas, all looking out onto the pool area with balconies onto the terrace area above the swimming pool.
The 14 meter diameter pool is the centre piece of the Flux building with an open top roof above. A Spa, sauna and gym are part of this main feature of the building which is located in one of the sections of the interior devisions.
The 360 degree windows to the outer building run horizontally between the timber beams to allow more space to the main interior. The cedar timber beams create a subtle camoflage to the exterior of the building as a way to unite the surrounding nature between the two environments. Further windows run above this outer area to create a greenhouse feel to this outer edge of the interior bringing in plenty of natural light into this space.
Kuroi Ki
The Vessel_ research centre, the Alps, Switzerland.
Material: Hempcrete
The Slate house comprises of two elongated rectangles that stagger in position, one section extends forward to create the porch that connects to the triple garage connected by a canopy between over the driveway. Above this space is a double bedroom & en-suite. The second section to the house sits further back, extending out to a separate guest house at the far end. A 25 m swimming pool runs along the side of this section.
The building is modern take on a farm house fused with with sharp angles to the roof and large modern window frames that sit between its form.
The house supports 6 bedrooms including 2 separate guest houses.
Flexible mould technology & precision engineered hempcrete bricks forms the structure of this Hempcrete coiled wall. Four meter high glass windows weave between the forms 12 arches opening out onto a 360 degrees terraced area. A twisting spiral staircase becomes the sculptural centre piece which leads you up onto the roof terrace. The top of the coiled wall forms a natural barrier to the perimeter of this roof terrace without interfering with the view from this space. The gallery sits on an island accessed by a path that connects the architecture to the main land.
Hempcrete is a mix of hemp hurds, water, and powdered lime mixed together to be formed into a wall and over time, the chemical reactions between the water, lime and Hemp will petrify the hemp and turn the lime back into stone. One ton of manufactured cement releases 850kg of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The use of lime instead of cement will save approximately 80% of the CO2 release compared to ordinary cement.
Hempcrete is non-toxic, has no off-gassing, no solvents, mold resistance. It is durable, has high humidity control, sustainable, carbon sequestration, fire and pest resistance, has passive self regulation of temperature and humidity and is a very good insulator!
The form of the building mimics certain characteristics of reptiles. The Black tarred cedar shingles form the skin of this building softening the strong geometric form. The entrance corridor leads you into the long elongated interior that widens as entering further into the structure cutting through the forest, almost reaching out for light at the opening as it opens out to the main living space projecting over a lake.
The 164 sq.m floor space comprises of a large open plan living room with kitchen, and bathroom on the ground floor. Attached to the bathroom at the entrance to the building is a small sauna area. A spiral staircase leads you up into the mezzanine bedroom with en-suite bathroom and built in wardrobes. At the front of the mezzanine is an office area which looks out at the view from the main window. Large roof lights run down the central section to bring further light into the rear of the building as it cuts through the forest.
Mezzanine: 63 sq.m
Ground floor: 164 sq.m
Total: 227 sq.m
In a continued formal exploration of sculptural and anomalous spaces, antony gibbon envisions ‘twine,’ a monumental project characterized by twisting spans of Hempcrete. the architectural designer makes use of a pair of undulating surfaces which rhythmically peel up from the ground to generate interstitial interior space. these two conditioned zones are envisioned as residential pockets, programmed with both a sleeping space and a kitchen lounge. between these interior zones of the imagined residence is a sunken exterior seating area, partially enclosed by the sweeping overhead structure.
with his latest project entitled ‘twine,’ architectural designer antony gibbon continues to investigate a sculptural hempcrete form-finding strategy which can be seen in his mobius house. the geometry mimics the language of a natural shell structure while simultaneously suggesting an almost organic softness and sense of fluid motion. the surface introduces a rhythmic series of unfolding frames which cinematically reveal and echo the profile of the distant hills. toward the conditioned spaces, the implied boundary of each interior is formalized with a delicate, nearly imperceptible wall of glass which serves to preserve the distinctive rolling profile of the architecture.
while antony gibbon’s ‘twine’ suggests the introduction of a new topography with its organic surfaces, the project intentionally exhibits a physical disconnect from the landscape. through envisioning the context on which the sculptural structure is situated, gibbon generates a vast conditioned ground plane which is finished in stone tiling and extends outward to the distant hills. this suggests an ‘aesthetic distancing’ of nature, in which the natural surroundings do not engage with the architecture but are left to be framed and admired. (by Kat Barandy, designboom)
EL-EMENT residence, Catskills, NY. Currently under construction. Completion Autumn 2020.
With respect for the quiet stillness of the natural context, antony gibbon envisions his latest residential work ‘loch eight.’ projecting outward across a mirrored lake, the form at once serves to exaggerate the viewer’s primarily horizontal engagement of space as long, spanning architectural elements suggest a continuation of the distant, reflected landscape along the horizon. gibbon comments on the conception of the project: ‘inspired by traditional floating homes and villages, loch eight takes elements of these, interpreting them into a minimalistic, contemporary design.
as is clear with his ‘mobius’ house, the work of mexico-based designer antony gibbon is often expressive of an exploratory formal investigation. ‘loch eight’ presents the viewer with a dichotomy of weight and material. two monolithic slabs connected by stone walls seem to float over an untouched body of glass-like water. the heaviness of the stone is visually counteracted by moments of nearly seamless full height glazing whose frames are nested flush with the structure.
the interior spaces, organized along a grid laid out across the lake, are accessed by a platform to the mainland. this gridded layout encircles the water and generates a centralized courtyard in the form of a natural pool out of which interstitial channels radiate, generating links with the surrounding lake. with closed private spaces, interior rooms opened by full gazing, and occupiable exterior decks, the project suggests a diverse spectrum in which a visitor might experience the surrounding natural context. Outward facing interior spaces are interrupted by channels of calm water. The threshold between interior and exterior is obscured as the interiors are exposed to the waterfront.
Written by Kat Barandy, Design boom
The design evolved from the Mobius strip which is a surface with only one side and only one boundary. It has the mathematical property of being unorientable.
The circular interior sits beneath the organic form. Floor to ceiling glass doors circulate the open plan living space and lead you out to the pool area. A circular kitchen is at the centre point of the Mobius house with a sky light that mirrors the diameter of the kitchen shape directly above. A twisted staircase leads you up onto the roof terrace that follows the form of the Hempcrete internal walls of the structure.
The large roof top creates another area of equal size to the interior space providing many options for its use as well as an area to view the surrounding nature. A large eclipse shape swimming pool follows the form of the house, accessed from both sides of the building. The twisting driveway to the property takes you down into the garage which is situated directly below the building with a second staircase that takes you back up to the main interior.
Material: Hempcrete
EL CHAPARREL, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Currently under construction, this stone and glass building combines traditional mayan techniques with a minimalistic contemporary direction to the design.
Located deep in the jungle of Quintana Roo , the surrounding forest becomes the Architecture and the building itself becomes a platform to view and appreciate this surrounding jungle. A large open courtyard is at the centre of the layout of the design. The second floor supports both the Ensuite bedrooms as well as opening out onto the roof terrace, with a large seating area, jacussi and sauna. The rest of this roofed area is densely planted.
The building runs entirely off the grid with solar panels positioned on the roof of the second floor. Any waste and used water is returned through a filtration plantation system in the near by ground. No chemicals will be used for this process.
A second 50 sq.m guest house sits 15 metres from the main house with its own facilities created in the same mayan style as the main house.
Minimal trees will be moved in this construction process and any that are, will be either relocated or replaced as the trees and plants are at the heart of this design and remain the central focus throughout construction.
The Flux Retreat
The Jutt house is part of the Inhabit tree house series and has been specially designed for clients with a smaller budget without compromising on visual impact or interior space.
Unlike the Inhabit Tree House, the Jutt house does not require structural engineering on the under carriage and sits flat on ground foundations with a one or two meter overhang on the front of the structure. This creates the same ‘floating’ illusion using an affordable and simplified construction.
Please contact for further details and layout options.
Ground Floor: 81 square meters (875 sq.ft)
Second Floor: 32 square meters (346 sq.ft)
The Jitaku House
The Helix Tree House
The Ventt House
The Trine house belongs to the Roost series of treehouses and has been developed to exist without reliance on the support of trees. The triangular framework evenly distributes the structural support across each of the buildings creating a sound stable frame when high up and exposed to the elements.
Accessed through a central staircase within the main (middle) building which follows the form of the tree houses but is semi transparent through the slatted wooden design. At the top of the high climb up the spiral staircase, the structure opens out into a large open pod which acts as an outdoor room and viewing tower as well as the access point to the three treehouses which stem off this pod.
The connecting treehouses contain a large open plan Living space with floor to ceiling windows and a small staircase which leads down to a floor below which is the bathroom, which again has a panoramic array of windows. Water pipes and energy is powered up through the central nerve of the structure into the interior. A further staircase leads up to the top deck from the main interior through an enclosed hatch door to keep the elements enclosed. This exterior space lets the user have a real panaramic view of the forest and creates a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the tranquil epic views of the trees canopys.
ORKA
Symmetry and geometry are at the heart of ORKA’s design – it’s twenty four beams coalesce, forming a pivoted illusion which transforms angles into a seemingly curved form.
Using the frame as an aesthetical starting point – the interlacing beams naturally create diamond shaped patterns which becomes part of the geometry and symmetry of the structure.
The ground floor is an impressive 10 meters in diameter allowing for a large open plan living space. A sweeping spiral staircase leads you to another two floors, the top floor being an outdoor viewing platform and balcony with panoramic views from the top.
Available in different variations from the one shape, the Moduu House can be connected using any of the variations, forming many different layouts and configurations.
We have 2 sizes for a single modular unit, a 2.6 x 2.6 meter Moduu and a 3.6 x 3.6 meter Moduu.
Each Moduu comes with one, two or three sides ‘open’ to allow each unit to be connected to the other another. This modular approach gives an endless variation of layouts that allows you to be as creative with the space you like, joining as many units together as you wish relative to your budget.
When the units are connected, the repetition and overall arrangement of structures together creates a very interesting sequence, transforming the simplistic single unit into a cluster of geometric staggered forms.
The exterior is finished in a traditional Japanese charred wood cladding Shou Sugi Ban. Large minimal full length windows allow ample light into each structure with the option of a sliding door on some of the units. An exterior platform is available as part of the modular series allowing you to be innovative with the layout of this exterior space between or around the structures.
Our moduu units are also suitable for office spaces, Saunas, or even a home gym.
Included in the visuals is out new Moduu variation unit with a horizontal ridge which allows more ceiling height and creates an alternative configeration.
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Constructed in the forest, a cliff face or in the mountains, the Verge is designed to be built on the slopped contours of the land. The tapered section attached to the main structure was created to add structural support as well as containing the staircases to access each of the 4 floors inside and the roof of the buildings main viewing platform.
Each floor has floor to ceiling windows that each open onto a small balcony that is set behind a continuation of the slatted grooves to the outer structure.
Constructed in wood or concrete will allow the Verge to camouflage into its environment setting.
Located just outside the town of Woodstock, less than two hours drive from New York City, the Inhabit treehouse looks out over the magnificent Catskills mountain range, quietly nestled within the dense woodland forest.
The space consists of an open plan lounge, wood burner and Kitchen with a spacious loft bedroom above. In the rear of the building is a separate shower room and bathroom with second bedroom at the rear which could easily become an office studio space. The structure has two balconies, either side of the kitchen/lounge area with a large terrace underneath that leads down to the Lake and hot tub.
(Photography of Inhabit, NY by www.morriarti.com/)
Embryo is a cylindrical two story tree dwelling that utilises the principles of bio mimicry. The design of the structure was to give the illusion that it is almost part of the tree trunk like a Burl as well a taking certain elements from a wasps nest. It is clad with cedar shingles to blend the structure in with the surroundings.
The Embryo derives its name from the early stages of development in nature. The idea was to re address the way we live in today’s society and look at a more ecological and a simpler way of living than consuming our earths resources. We are more and more being disconnected from our natural surroundings and the embryo is part of a series of designs to try and reunite and reconnect us back to the elements and how we interact with nature, whilst using materials resourcefully.
The Embryo is attached to the tree using a series of braces that do not interfere with the growth of the tree or cause damage to the bark of the trunk. The entrance is through a hatch door which leads up to the first floor and again up to the second floor via steps that spiral upwards on the internal walls of the cylinder. This allows maximum floor space and makes it capable of sleeping up to 4 people. There are three different designs of windows to the structure which can be custom made to suit each tree house depending on the light levels of the surrounding area.
These Structures are also availalbe without the Tree and instead replaced by a Central Pole for support. Please contact for more details.
Our original Inhabit Tree House concept was inspired by geometric Forms. Can be constructed in any environment whether it be in the Forest, Mountains or over rivers & Lakes. Available in various sizes and variations in Design: built in the trees or on the ground. Able to sleep 2 – 4 people depending on the clients needs. The outer structure is finished in a cedar cladding that will age with time allowing the Inhabit to blend in with the natural surroundings. The large open windows are designed to let as much natural light into the Interior when in densely forested areas as well as to enjoy the views of the surrounding Nature.
We have several other variations of this original design on our website.
Roost Treehouse is designed to mimic the organic curvaceous forms found in nature. The aim was to create a tree house that could blend in and almost become part of the tree itself, becoming camouflaged in the surrounding forest. The tree house consists of a series of pod like capsules that are harnessed to the trunk of each tree using a bracing technique that causes no harm or interference with the trees growth. Each capsule has a central spiral staircase leading up to an outdoor platform. This connects to the adjoining pod allowing access into the next structure a well as providing additional support to the overall structures. Only one of the pods has the spiral staircase running to ground level. The interior of each pod sleeps 2 people and the above exterior platform is designed to interact with the forest surroundings providing panoramic views of the trees canopy’s. All the materials used for the construction are from sustainable materials and do not damage the trees in any shape or form.
These Structures are also available without the need for a Tree running through the centre and instead replaced by a Central Pole for support. Please contact for further details.
Inspired by elements of the Tipi Structure, The Nook can be used for Hotels, Retreats, The Office, Home Studio, Spa or Yoga studios. The Standard Size Nook measures 6 meters in diameter on the inside and can sleep 2 people. Several standard Nooks can also share a Shower/Bathroom Nook. The larger Nook measures up to 12 meters in diameter and can accommodate 4 people with an extra floor/Bedroom above as well as a Bathroom & Shower Room on the ground floor.
Slatted wooden clad panels are attached to the main frame using timber native to that particular area. As the structure ages, these wooden panels weather, blending more into the surroundings. The slats are angled and layered to keep out the elements creating a run off for the rain. The Roof of the structure holds a large skylight. A series of slatted Glass framed doors/Windows repeat the same slatted design as the outer structure apart from they can be Louvred from the inside to screen out the light. This appies to the Sky light as well. The Nooks can be placed in any environment from Sloped Hills, Forests, Coastal areas and can even be used as a Raft type structure on water.
Please be in contact for further details on Layout Options and Prices.
This tiny studio was designed to fit into a small space and suit all budgets. Suitable as a garden office, workshop, Ceramic or music studio, Sauna or even a sleeping area, this space is available for all purposes. The geometric structure makes optimum use of the space while maximizing the natural light to create a bright and comfortable interior. Available in a choice of timber cladding and finishes.