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Tree Houses
25Edition: Multilingual (English, French, German)Availability: In StockThe essential book for admirers of arboreal ateliers everywhere, this whimsical collection showcases 50 of the finest tree houses around the world. Whether serving as a lofty eyrie for childhood adventures or a unique luxury hotel amid the branches, these are some of the most fantastic human roosts in the sky.
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.35 lb, 544 pages
“If your favorite childhood memories are of hiding in lofty playhouses conspiring with your friends (or you still aspire to do so), Philip Jodidio’s photo-heavy coffee table book will turbocharge your longing for a space among the trees.”
“A dizzying array of fantastical architectural feats, a bible to alternative living.”
Tree Houses
25Out on a Limb
The sky’s the limit with 50 ingenious tree houses around the world
The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is as old as humanity. In this neat TASCHEN edition, take a tour of some of our finest arboreal adventures with 50 of the most beautiful, inventive, and enchanting tree houses around the world.
From romantic to contemporary, from famed architects to little-known craftsmen, you’ll scale the heights to visit all manner of treetop structures, from a teahouse, restaurant, hotel, and children’s playhouse to simple perches from which to contemplate life, enjoy the view, and discover that tree houses take as many forms as the imagination can offer. With an abundance of gorgeous photographs and illustrations, this is an ode to alternative living, where playful imagination meets eco-sensitive finesse.
From romantic to contemporary, from famed architects to little-known craftsmen, you’ll scale the heights to visit all manner of treetop structures, from a teahouse, restaurant, hotel, and children’s playhouse to simple perches from which to contemplate life, enjoy the view, and discover that tree houses take as many forms as the imagination can offer. With an abundance of gorgeous photographs and illustrations, this is an ode to alternative living, where playful imagination meets eco-sensitive finesse.
The author
Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard and edited Connaissance des Arts for over 20 years. His TASCHEN books include the Homes for Our Time series and monographs on numerous major architects, including Norman Foster, Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, and Zaha Hadid.
Tree Houses
Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 1.06 kg, 544 pagesISBN 978-3-8365-6187-7
Edition: Multilingual (English, French, German)Download product images here
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Good read
October 28, 2021
Beautiful pictures Very readableArchitectural nature
October 27, 2021
Harmony between nature and architecture.A pure pleasure!
October 27, 2021
Anyone ca find the tree house he/she always desired!Great book
October 27, 2021
Great book: not only beautiful and fascinating to look at, but full of creative ideas if you actually have to design one!Naturally beautiful
October 27, 2021
Like kids, we will always like adventures and Tree houses ! Great effort of gathering all these information !