A family weekend retreat in northern Germany takes shape as a wooden succession of spaces. The tree house was designed by Djuren as a space for the tree. Between the oaks stands an egg-shaped tree house with an elliptical facade and creamy white window surfaces. The interior is defined by a long, comfortable sofa covered in gray wool felt. Large windows beside the seating platform offer views of the forest and landscaped garden.
Sustainable Treehouse Architecture by Djuren
Photo via: Alasdair Jardine
The vertical load of the treehouse Djuren is supported by steel poles and presented as a static system. The result is sustainable architecture standing between two oak trees.
Two-Level Balcony on the Djuren Tree House
The Djuren tree house stands at a height of 5.6 meters and is reached by two stairways separated by a lower terrace in the oak garden. The second bridge leads to the raised wooden entrance door.
Modern and traditional at the same time
The creamy white egg-shaped exterior contrasts beautifully with the wooden bridges, which recall the structure of a ship.
The support structure
The small lodging is supported by four steel poles and stabilized by two oaks. Both trees carry the weight of the terraces, while belts and steel cables support the trunk-side structure.
Exterior and interior design
The creamy white eggshell form contrasts with the terraces. Native oak and a zinc sheet-metal roof define the exterior, and a round window in the facade opens another view toward nature. Both terraces are connected directly to the tree with thick rope cables and additional steel.
Timeless and comfortable
The interior is made up of lounging and sitting areas covered with soft wool felt. An arched window is installed at the front of the tree house.
Doors and windows
The Djuren tree house lets visitors enjoy the outdoors through a series of doors and windows. The elliptical window shape helps define the shell of the structure.
Building and construction plan 
The Djuren tree house is located in Ippingen, northern Germany. Oak is used throughout, and the terraces sit at heights of 3.6 and 5.6 meters. The living area measures 10.6 square meters, with a terrace area of 16.4 square meters. The photographs are by Alasdair Jardine.
Floor plan
View from the right
Rear View
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