Architecture studio Arsenit designs the Piil, which is a modular wood and steel-constructed holiday home resting above the ground along the edge of a forest. It is located in Estonia and is essentially a cantilevered treehouse that is supported with steel and metal. It is made to balance on one leg right above a wooden terrace for a unique look and structure. The Piil features a larger cantilever that lifts up the living spaces above ground and shelters an outdoor space.
Founder of Arsenit Arsemi Timofejev tells Dezeen, "The architectural brief was for elevated accommodation — so at the start of the project four design options were explored, with only one involving a cantilever and the 'one-leg' approach, a sort of wild-card 'dream big' idea. Further studies suggested this approach was not only feasible, but also had two key advantages: it reduced ground-level presence to a minimum, and allowed Piil to 'grow' taller by extending the 'leg' up by several levels — to elevate the accommodation further into the tree branches!"
Image Credit: Arsenot
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Modular Wood Construction
- The Piil home showcases the trend of modular wood and steel construction for unique and sustainable holiday homes.
- Cantilevered Architecture
- The cantilevered design of the Piil home highlights the trend of innovative architectural structures that create a striking visual impact.
- Elevated Accommodation
- The Piil home represents the trend of elevated accommodation, providing a unique experience for holidaymakers seeking a connection with nature.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- The Piil home exemplifies disruptive innovation opportunities within the architecture industry, pushing the boundaries of design and construction techniques.
- Hospitality
- The modular wooden holiday home trend opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the hospitality industry, allowing for the development of unique and sustainable accommodation options.
- Tourism
- The concept of cantilevered holiday homes presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the tourism industry, attracting travelers looking for extraordinary and immersive experiences.
