Tham & Videgård Arkitekter is an award winning architectural firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, and directed by co-founders and chief architects Bolle Tham and Martin Videgård. Their Tree hotel is located in the far north of Sweden, near the small village of Harads, close to the Arctic Circle.

A lightweight aluminium structure is hung around a tree trunk and sheltered by the treetops. The  4×4×4 meters glass-cladded box reflects the surroundings and the sky, creating a camouflaged refuge. The interior is all made of plywood and the windows give a 360 degree view of the surroundings. The construction also alludes to how man relates to nature, how we use high tech materials and products when exploring remote places in harsh climates (Gore-tex, Kevlar, composite materials, light weight tents etc.).

The functions included provide a living space for two people; a double bed, a small bath room, a living room and a roof terrace. Access to the cabin is by a rope bridge connected to the next tree.

Not only visually astounding, the aim of the project was to develop a truly eco-friendly design that allows living in harmony with nature. To prevent birds colliding with the reflective glass, a transparent ultraviolet color is laminated into the glass panes which are visible to birds only.

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