Experience of SDA Building

Treehouse Concept

A treehouse is a place where kids use to play  or to hide whenever they're scolded. It is a place where kids feel most comfortable because they're alone with their toys or sometimes with their friends. But tree houses are not just for kids. It's a place where you could interact with nature. It's a hideout place where you could feel at peace and retreat with the breathtaking surrounding. It blends with nature but most importantly it's nature friendly.

We were asked to design a treehouse for our design class. I felt really excited about it, because I really dreamt of having my own treehouse when I was young. My concept for my treehouse is a light bulb. I chose this to be the concept because light symbolizes life as well as the tree symbolizes life. Light also is a manifestation of  enlightenment and ideas. My working concepts are illuminance, shine, bright, noticeable, round and bloated. When I translated it in my design, I thought of using materials like glass, steel and probably wood. I also thought that it shouldn't be so closed like an actual light bulb but again, glass would be used for protection against rain. I think that it should be very open so you could feel the tree and nature. I also thought that I should use a spiral staircase to represent the bulb light's insulation or sleeve. When a person enter my treehouse, I want them to feel in touch with the tree. Because that is its main use; to live and feel the connection between a home and a tree. Moreover, I want my treehouse to stand out. Because light signifies focus and attention. I would use the shape of a bulb which is round so that it could shelter the tree because trees are basically round. The floor plan would be circular and it would be encircling the tree as well. It would be an open floor plan so that the tree could breathe and the air could enter the house. It would have a second floor which I could turn into a room. But it will just be a loft since I am limiting my tree house with walls. There would also be a bathroom and kitchen. So the space I've provided will be a living space where you could feel at home and free from all the noise of the city.