Tree house in wood
Tree house in wood

Treehouse in an urban setting. A regenerating place in vibrant Berlin

The "Urban Treehouse", conceived by the German studio Baumraum, is an experimental project based on a family initiative, with the aim of promoting new construction projects in harmony with nature even in urban contexts such as those of the city of Berlin

The tree house in question is a unique and alternative project located on the edge of the forest in Zehlendorf, a district characterized by residential buildings with fairly large gardens. The portion of land to be used had to be relatively small and not too invasive

Tree house with square wooden base

It was decided that two cubic units should be designed with 21 square meters of living space each, resting on a 4-meter high base. Inside the base that is clad in larch, garden tools, building utilities, and trash can be stored

Tree house with square wooden base

The supporting structure, the supports and the frame above are made of galvanized steel profiles. Solid prefabricated five-layer fir panels are used in the walls, ceiling and floor with high insulating and ventilating qualities

Tree house with square wooden base

The interior is very bright and provides everything you need including a bathroom with shower, a kitchenette, a bed and many home accessories. The house is located in a point of passage and connection between the two worlds, city and country

Tree house with square wooden base

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