The house that was built without damaging the tree.
It’s no secret that total urbanization is destructive, first of all, for trees and other green spaces. Their uncontrolled felling leads to the fact that the concentration of harmful fumes in cities sometimes reaches a critical level. But, if you try, you can find a way out that is acceptable for both people and nature. This overview is a good example of how buildings can be constructed while preserving trees..
1. Wood as the basis of the house
Cylindrical house built around a tree.
House-cylinder with a tree in the center.
The architectural company A. Masow Architects (Almaty, Kazakhstan) has proposed an outdoor dwelling as an alternative to the gray city «boxes». And so that the owners could feel as much as possible their closeness to nature, the architects built a cylindrical house right around the tree.
2. Italian restaurant with an olive tree inside
An olive tree in an Italian restaurant – a symbol of Mediterranean culture.
Kook Osteria & Pizzeria is a small restaurant in Rome. While developing its design, Noses Architects’ specialists tried to harmoniously combine tradition and innovation. Iconic in the interior is the olive tree – a symbol of wisdom in Mediterranean culture. It is carefully fenced off with glass panels, and the resulting «aquarium» is an additional light source for visitors.
3. Kindergarten, where kids run on the roof and climb trees
Fuji – an innovative kindergarten where trees are the main attractions.
A kindergarten in Japan where children climb trees.
Fuji is an innovative kindergarten located in Japan. Its peculiarity is that babies are on the street most of the time. The trees and the roof are the favorite places for kids to play.
4. Residential complex with trees inside
Niavaran Residential Complex.
Total urbanization has left its mark in the Niavaran region, located in the foothills of Elburz (Iran). Numerous gardens were destroyed, and their territory was built up with houses. That is why the Mohammed Reza Nikbahkt project – the Niavaran residential complex built around old trees – has become so significant. Its design was developed taking into account the fact that over time the branches will grow in different directions..
5. Wood as the main concept of the project
Tea House. Wood as part of the concept.
Working on the design of the Tea House, the architects of Archi-Union Architects tried to integrate it as much as possible into the surrounding landscape … literally. The terrace-balcony is pierced through by a tree, thereby becoming the ideological concept of the entire project.
And those who want to have trees at home, but do not have this opportunity for natural reasons, can order almost real trees to their home. True, they are made of ordinary reinforcement, but they are covered with real bark and leaves..
