The Tree Cube
An intriguing structural object, inviting curious hikers to climb up and enjoy the special shelter amongst the tree tops.
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Length: 2 km
Time required: 1-2 hours
Difficulty level: Low
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Road description : Get to Nordingrå and the small village Körning. On the main road you find a small side parking. Park your car and follow the High Coast Trail leadning north to the viewpoint.
Description
Getting here: Park the car at Nordingrå Church. Cross the road and follow Klockarvägen road about 700 meters to the end of the road. Continue on the High Coast Trail from here.
Location: Körningsberget, Nordingrå
Co-ordinates: 62.93534, 18.27067
Construction year: 2018
Körningsberget has beautiful views all round. The concept began with the wish to create another experience bynot competing with the natural use and beauty of the site. By stepping back and leaving the front viewing platform untouched a floating structure was derived – A treehouse, introducing a new, playful shelter and viewing platform to the High Coast. It is an intriguing structural object, inviting curious hikers to climb up and enjoy the special shelter amongst the tree tops.
The geometry did arise from structural necessities, optimized for durability, sculptural aesthetics. The result is a 2x2 meter abstract cube, with an exterior facade treated with a vernacular technique of charring wood prolonging the lifespan of the cube. The form also becomes a natural cradle for the human body, creating a comfortable experience and interesting and contrasting interior.
The windows of the tree house are placed to frame specific views such as the lake, the sunset and the dense forest. It will act a cosy place to seek shelter when it rains or even spend the night. The pine tree is the core component to the space. The tree and the structure are working together, holding the treehouse up while also being considerate to the health of the tree. You will feel the movement with the wind and fall asleep watching the stars through the roof window.
Team:
Isa Bergh Lopes Da Costa, Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan, Sverige
Kristina Rogers, Royal Danish Academy of Arhitecture, Danmark
Linnea Henstam, Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan, Sverige
Matthew Burnett, University of New South Wales, Australien
Mattias Larsson, Jönköpings Tekniska Högskola, Sverige
Visit the site:
Get to Nordingrå and the small village Körning. On the main road you find a small side parking. Park your car and follow the High Coast Trail leadning north to the viewpoint.
Location: Körningsberget, Nordingrå
Co-ordinates: 62.93534, 18.27067
Construction year: 2018
Körningsberget has beautiful views all round. The concept began with the wish to create another experience bynot competing with the natural use and beauty of the site. By stepping back and leaving the front viewing platform untouched a floating structure was derived – A treehouse, introducing a new, playful shelter and viewing platform to the High Coast. It is an intriguing structural object, inviting curious hikers to climb up and enjoy the special shelter amongst the tree tops.
The geometry did arise from structural necessities, optimized for durability, sculptural aesthetics. The result is a 2x2 meter abstract cube, with an exterior facade treated with a vernacular technique of charring wood prolonging the lifespan of the cube. The form also becomes a natural cradle for the human body, creating a comfortable experience and interesting and contrasting interior.
The windows of the tree house are placed to frame specific views such as the lake, the sunset and the dense forest. It will act a cosy place to seek shelter when it rains or even spend the night. The pine tree is the core component to the space. The tree and the structure are working together, holding the treehouse up while also being considerate to the health of the tree. You will feel the movement with the wind and fall asleep watching the stars through the roof window.
Team:
Isa Bergh Lopes Da Costa, Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan, Sverige
Kristina Rogers, Royal Danish Academy of Arhitecture, Danmark
Linnea Henstam, Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan, Sverige
Matthew Burnett, University of New South Wales, Australien
Mattias Larsson, Jönköpings Tekniska Högskola, Sverige
Visit the site:
Get to Nordingrå and the small village Körning. On the main road you find a small side parking. Park your car and follow the High Coast Trail leadning north to the viewpoint.