This Tree House in Cape Town Will Have You at One With Nature...*

South African firm Malan Voster has designed the "Paarman Tree House", located in Cape Town. Of course, playing on the theme of an actual tree house, this residence is far from childlike, however...

Resting amongst the trees, inspiration for the build was drawn from the wooden cabins of Horace Gifford, as well as Kengo Kuma's work with in-between spaces. The geometric detailing and handcrafted manufacturing really set the design apart, as overall, the tree house explores the geometry of a square...

Each side has been divided into three modules, with two of them dictating the diameter of a circle on the four sides of the square, thus providing with a pinwheel-type concept. The square in turn points to the north and south, while the four circles relate to the home's natural surroundings. Within each circle you will find a column and circular rings to support the floor beams...

Level one ultimately calls home to the living area, with the second floor of a bedroom, and the third, a roof deck. Below the residence, at ground level, you will find a plant room, while the half round bays then feature a patio, dining alcove and stair on the living level, a bathroom on the bedroom level, and a built-in seat on the roof Deck level...*