British design studio Tikari Works introduces a look at its new project dubbed A Room Around a Tree, which is an outbuilding in a South London home. The structure is framed by a latticed timber canopy and designed to carefully weave around a Lebanese cedar tree. The room is designed to have minimal impact on the woodland whilst also forming a versatile space at the interior.
Director of the studio Ty Tikari speaks to Dezeen about the concept behind the design, stating "The core concept of the design is to celebrate the mature cedar tree that is the focal point of the garden whilst creating a flexible space for our client's growing family. The timber beams are extra deep and stained black to create a meditative internal atmosphere and bring the verdant greens of the garden to the foreground."
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Timber Canopy Structures
- Using timber canopies to frame structures around existing trees taps into the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable architectural solutions.
- Minimal Impact Design
- Designing structures that have minimal impact on natural surroundings could appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and businesses.
- Flexible Interior Spaces
- Creating versatile spaces that can adapt to changing needs and accommodate growing families presents opportunities for residential and commercial design.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Design
- The architecture and design industry can explore innovative approaches to incorporating existing trees into new structures and minimizing environmental impact.
- Sustainable Construction
- In the field of sustainable construction, there are opportunities to develop eco-friendly methods and materials for constructing timber canopy structures.
- Residential and Commercial Real Estate
- Developers and real estate professionals can explore the demand for flexible interior spaces that cater to the needs of modern families and businesses.
