Commissioned as one of two Treehouses for the Astley Estate in Norfolk,  Stream takes its inspiration form the bigger picture of its surrounding woodland, interpreting the organic canopy of the trees in the undulating form of its roof and the transparency of its form below.  

 

On the three curved exterior walls, each one expressing the circular plans of the kitchen, shower room and entrance lobby spaces within.  

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The solid sculptural spiral staircase is finely detailed and sweeps up to the entrance, the balustrade to the stairs and balconies continuing the angled detailing in their meticulously crafted railings.  

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The curving form of the roof soars over the cabin, and is expressed in the timber ceilings below, which gently roll over-head through the interior.  Along the roof edge, the dark Richlite faced roofline flows playfully over the structure

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The beautiful matt black Richlite also surrounds the many floor-to-ceiling windows of this intricate building, receding to highlight its timber clad structures and simultaneously framing the views created through the interior spaces to the woods beyond. 

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Location : Swanton Novers

Year:  2025

Images  :  Timothy Soar

Status : Built 

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