LUXURY TREEHOUSE

There is a lot to unpack when you first see the Treehouse; It has a flat gable end on the lake side, yet a semi-circular shape sitting cantilevered over a box below. The Oak shingle roof changes pitch helically as it wraps around from one end of the curve to the other. Three split levels, each with a large glazed door overlooking the lake. Oak, blending into the surroundings with accents of metalwork finished in Black.

Oak, Oak and more Oak. We created the structure and framework of the base in Steel off-site then built the rest of the building using as much of the Oak tree, felled and milled on site, as possible. Additional Oak cladding boards and roof shingles were supplied by local sawmill and timber yard, English Woodlands Timber.

The main ’space’ is split over two levels, with open shelving and a small helical staircase separating each floor. Exposed Oak beams show off the framework of the building, whilst the light and neutral tone of Birch ply fills the spaces between the beams. Oak floors lead out to a balcony and a staircase respectively, accessed through black sliding glazed doors.

As well as performing the structural duties, the box which the entire building sits upon doubles up as a kitchen, perfect for making tea to sit and enjoy on the jetty. Durable Oak floorboards run right to the door and continue outside to form the jetty. A touch of colour behind the glass splashback divides the two rows of Birch ply cabinetry.