As kids, most of us dreamed about having a treehouse of our own, where we could form a secret club, stay up late, or just hide from mom and dad. Some of us were lucky enough to have one. A few among us, however, have been even luckier, making a treehouse an integral part of their adult life, and the results have been nothing short of stunning. Actor Heath Ledger was one of those individuals, as The Inquisitr previously reported, and his arboreal domicile now belongs to no less than Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson.
As these examples from io9 and boredpanda show, the treehouse has proven to be fertile ground for the imagination of modern architects. Many are Eco-friendly by design, and incorporate innovative support methods and technologies. Since the 1990s, an explosion of growth has taken place in recreational treehouse building, and according to wikipedia , there are now over 30 companies in the U.S and Europe alone that specialize in treehouse construction. Whether recreational or a fully functional dwelling, these treehouses are among the most unique structures on the planet. Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments.
10. Teahouse Tetsu (Japan)
Looking like something out of a fairy tale, this treehouse is located in Yamanashi, Japan
9. Free Spirit Sphere Treehouses (Canada)
The Free Spirit Sphere treehouses hang suspended from the surrounding forest by a web of ropes, making them largely non-invasive. The spheres are handcrafted from wood and fiberglass.
Said to be the tallest treehouse in British Columbia, this example can be found somewhere near Revelstoke.
7. The HemLoft Treehouse (Whistler, Canada)
Built by 26-year-old retired software developer Joel Allen, the HelmLoft treehouse has been featured in international design magazines.
6. Yellow Treehouse Restaurant (Auckland, New Zealand)
The Yellow Treehouse is built on a redwood tree that stands over 130 feet tall. The restaurant is able to seat up to 18 guests at once.
5. The Bird’s Nest (Sweden)
Looking like the nest of a gigantic bird, this treehouse is a part of the Tree Hotel, a collection of unique treehouses located in the Swedish countryside. Inside, the Bird’s Nest is thoroughly modern.
4. E’terra Samara (Bruce Peninsula, Canada)
A very unique design, the E’terra is constructed in three pieces and suspended by cables around the tree. Held in place by a simple shoulder and cable system, this treehouse is completely non-invasive.
3. The Hotel Costa Verde (Costa Rica)
Fashioned from an old 727, this treehouse is actually a luxury hotel. It stands on a 50-foot pedestal in the Costa Rican jungle. The interior of the plane features hand-carved furniture, and even a jacuzzi in the cockpit.
2. UFO Treehouse (Sweden)
If the truth is out there, you may just find it in Sweden. Belonging to the same Tree Hotel complex as the Bird’s Nest, the UFO treehouse looks frightfully out of this world.
1. The Mirrorcube Treehouse (Sweden)
Stunning in every way, the Mirrorcube, located in Sweden’s Tree Hotel, is a head-turning and totally modern interpretation of what a treehouse can be. The 13x13x13 foot Mirrorcube is nearly invisible under the right conditions, making this treehouse the ultimate childhood hiding spot.
