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Unique Treehouse

Designer and woodwork master David Rasmussen has created this playful adult treehouse in Colorado, in conjunction with Green Line Architects. As explained on the GreenLine site, the treehouse is supported on four log columns, since the standing trees weren’t sturdy enough to support the structure. Another benefit is that you could pick your four point locations, and build on a sturdier, more rectangular footprint. The structure looks anything but rectangular, built one-of-a-kind with all handcraft detail.

You won’t find another one of these in a catalog.

Baumraum Treehouse

BaumRaum is the German expression for “Tree Space”. This company designs and builds unique custom tree houses throughout Europe. The quality and finish is more like a piece of fine furniture. As they describe them on their website, treehouses are “ . . . a promise of adventure for the kids, a retreat for the adults, a romantic hideaway close to nature.”

For the modernist pavilion lovers, take a look at Kithaus. They describe what they manufacture as a “true modular site constructed pre-fabricated housing system”. Their structures are made from milled aluminum shapes that are pre-cut and drilled for easy installation. This makes the finished assembly very strong, yet lightweight and easy to transport. Co-owner Tom Sandonato tells us that Kithaus – through its marketing connection with Design Within Reach – is providing product coast-to-coast.

Mark Gandy runs a packaging design company in London. He teamed up with designer Kim Parker of Havenwood Limited to develop this fabulous little outbuilding in his own back yard. He calls it the “Gar Den” because it serves as a combination garden shed and den for him. Garden tools etc. are stored in hinge-lidded bench seats, saving the space for getaway use. It’s decorated with pictures, a sound system, beer fridge, lighting, heating and upholstered seats. The outer deck and landscaping make it a welcome little escape for its owner. Mark says that on a cold night, it’s great to snuggle to the adjacent fire pit with some mulled wine.

Antiques dealer Richard Shapiro has built quite a pavilion for himself. It harkens back to Roman times, complete with columns of the classical order. Sometimes, pavilions are built for no other reason than whimsy, to which Shapiro will openly attest. See more photos and story from the LA Times.