The design features a rectangular volume with a tapering edge on the backside, clad in traditional Scandinavian pine-tar. This contrasts the treatment inside, where the walls were whitewashed and the floors sealed to retain a natural tone.
The tiny single-room home accommodates a bed, a wood-burning stove, and a corner kitchen with a table-top burner. Three full-height windows provide plenty of light, allowing for cross-ventilation and direct communion with the 60-acre site.The entire construction was performed by its two owners, and in the true spirit of New England barnraising, with a team of dedicated weekend support.
The entire construction was performed by its two owners, and in the true spirit of New England barnraising, with a team of dedicated weekend support.
The Garnier Limb is a patented slip-joint connection allowing the tree and the structure to behave independently,” explained the architects.
Traditional Scandinavian pine-tar was used for the outside, giving it a dark black colour. This contrasts the treatment inside, where the walls were whitewashed and the floors sealed to retain a natural tone.
Reference: archdaily.com