The Anatomy of Treehouses: New buildings from an old tradition

The Anatomy of Treehouses: New buildings from an old tradition

by Jane Field-Lewis
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 26/10/2018

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The treehouse in its most simple and fundamental form enables us to escape from the everyday pressures of modern life and feel closer to nature.


It can also be an architectural wonder, showcasing the most creative of small space design and engineering solutions. This beautiful book shows how the treehouse can be many things: from simple structures based on centuries-old woodworking skills to modern geodesic forms strung high up above the treeline. There is something magical about treehouses – whatever your age. These boltholes perched above the ground appeal to those of us who want to get close to nature without forgoing any creature comforts… there are treehouses with wood-burning stoves, some with copper baths and some with elevated linking walkways obscured by the canopy of trees above. Then there are the handmade simple structures using recycled materials and the branches of the trees for both internal and external support and design. There are also free-standing structures on stilts inspired by the physical tree but not attached in any way.


The book offers both visual inspiration from the specially commissioned photography but also the human stories behind the creation and design of these treehouses. The text covers topics such as the plan, structure, materials and decoration, colour palette and texture, and style notes to bring to life the personal and interesting story behind each treehouse featured in the book.

ISBN:
9781911624349
9781911624349
Category:
Interior design
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
26-10-2018
Language:
English
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Jane Field-Lewis

Jane Field-Lewis is a London-based stylist working in photography, film and TV. She is the co-author of My Cool Caravan and My Cool Campervan, and the author of My Cool Shed and The Anatomy of Sheds, her new book on stylish sheds, cabins, and retreats.

She is also the creator and creative consultant and stylist behind the hit C4 series Amazing Spaces. She has an enduring love for both people and style, believing the two are closely entwined.

Her career is based on the aesthetic, whether high- or low-style, natural or created, and across people and objects.

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