# Floating Tree Structures The Cocoon by AA Design & Make Combines Nature with Architecture By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-by-aa-design-make References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/06/25/the-cocoon-hooke-park-big-shed-by-aa-design-make/) & [designandmake.aaschool.ac.uk](http://designandmake.aaschool.ac.uk/) It's not every day that you take a stroll through the park and happen upon something like the Cocoon by AA Design & Make. Designed by four students from London's [Architectural Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rene-gailhoustet) who are also part of the AA Design & Make program, the cocoon [wraps around three different trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stalk-treehugger) and appears as if its literally [floating in mid air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost-1). The designers say the cocoon is meant to invite "the visitor to anticipate, imagine, explore and discover the natural beauty of the forest from a completely different perspective," according to Dezeen. A ladder at one end of the cocoon lets people climb in while the other end features a small opening with light shining through. The Cocoon by AA Design & Make is a celebration of nature at its most gorgeous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Floating Tree Structures:** The floating tree structures trend presents opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative, nature-integrated structures. - **Architecture-driven Nature Exploration:** The architecture-driven nature exploration trend opens doors for immersive experiences that allow visitors to engage with the natural environment in unique ways. - **Innovative Use of Light:** The innovative use of light trend provides possibilities for creating captivating visual effects and enhancing the overall aesthetic of architectural designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the potential of floating tree structures to push boundaries and create awe-inspiring designs that harmonize with nature. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can leverage architecture-driven nature exploration to offer visitors unforgettable experiences in natural settings. - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can capitalize on the innovative use of light in architectural projects to create immersive and visually stunning environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Teardrop-Shaped Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuko-nagayama-associates.md) - [Hidden Garden Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-room-around-a-tree.md) - [Modern Rounded Treehouse Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burl-treehouse.md) - [Forested Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-bath.md) - [Cartoonish Tubular Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubular-treehouse.md) - [Tree-Surrounding Mass-Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house.md) - [Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md)