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The Anatomy of Treehouses: New buildings from an old tradition

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Anatomy of Treehouses: New buildings from an old tradition
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jane Field-Lewis
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 250
Category/GenreArchitecture
Architectural structure and design
Interior design, decor and style guides
ISBN/Barcode 9781911595120
ClassificationsDewey:728
Audience
General
Illustrations 250 colour photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Pavilion
Publication Date 5 April 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

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. 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.