# Tree-Oriented Abodes Matt Fajkus Architecture Designed This Tree House in Texas By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tree-house References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/tree-house-residence-mf-architecture/) & [mfarchitecture](http://www.mfarchitecture.com/) 'The Tree House' by Matt Fajkus Architecture received its name due to the fact that it was built around an [oak tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetta-tessino). The architects made sure that the tree, which lies in the center of the home's [backyard pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baan-oo), is visible from every room in the house. Rather than viewing it as an impediment to their design and cutting it down, the architects transformed the oak into a focal point, both inside and outside of the residence. The tree's lush canopy also provides extra shade for the outdoor spaces. The home's front is made up of a single two-storey structure, characterized by a [floating upper level](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westview-residence), while the back is made up of two single-storey structures placed on either side of tree, effectively enclosing the backyard. Inside the two-storey volume, the tree is visible through a wall of of differently-sized windows, which also encourage light into the hallway. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** Using existing natural elements, such as trees, in architectural designs to create unique and visually appealing structures. - **Biophilic Design:** Incorporating elements of nature, such as trees and plants, into the design of indoor and outdoor spaces to improve well-being and connection to the environment. - **Visual Integration:** Creating architectural designs that prioritize visibility and connectivity with natural elements, such as trees, to enhance the overall aesthetic and user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to explore innovative ways of integrating existing natural elements, like trees, into their designs. - **Construction:** Demand for skilled construction professionals to execute the complex integration of natural elements, such as trees, into architectural structures. - **Landscaping:** Growing need for landscaping services that specialize in the preservation and enhancement of existing trees within architectural designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Surrounding Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-oak-ride-residence.md) - [Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistree-home.md) - [Apple Tree-Surrounding Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acdf.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Shoreside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-by-the-lake.md) - [Floating Level Aesthetic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1.md) - [Olive Tree-Centric Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentieth-house.md) - [Tree-Centered Cubic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonalli-house.md) - [Contemporary Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westview-residence.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md)