The higher the perch, the closer we are to the birds. If you long to be nearer to your feathered friends, you’ll want to flock to the Biosphere room at Sweden’s Treehotel. trib.al/yDptba1

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🌻🪕Imagine waking up inside a giant bird’s nest, floating high among the trees in the heart of Swedish Lapland.This is Treehotel — and this breathtaking room is called the Biosphere.Covered with over 350 birdhouses of all shapes and sizes, the Biosphere creates a stunning symbiotic blend of architecture and nature. Suspended among the towering pine forest, it offers an unforgettable escape where you’re completely immersed in the wild.Inside, you’ll find sleek modern design, a dramatic suspended staircase leading up from the ground, an eco-friendly shower, and even your own private sauna.

Suspended among the trees, the 34 m² cabin is wrapped with 350 birdhouses, developed in collaboration with Swedish ornithologist Ulf Öhman. The installation aims to support local bird populations by recreating nesting spaces that have been diminished by forestry and environmental change. The project integrates architecture with habitat restoration, transforming the façade into an ecological infrastructure that strengthens the surrounding biosphere. 📍Harads, Sweden 📷 Mats Engfors / @fotographicsweden #parametricarchitecture #bigarchitects #bjarkeingels #treehotel #sweden

🌲 Biosphere at Treehotel by BIG

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В Швеции сдают «невидимый» куб на дереве — он полностью покрыт зеркальными панелями и буквально сливается с окружающим лесом Необычный дом находится на территории глэмпинга Treehotel возле Харадса. Чтобы

◽The Mirrorcube is a 4x4x4 meter treehouse located in Harads, near the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. Designed as part of the Treehotel project, the structure is suspended around a single tree trunk and accessed via a rope bridge. 🧠 Learn AI in architecture, parametric design, and computational workflows at PAACADEMY: paacademy.com/courses/upcomi… The exterior is clad in mirrored glass, allowing it to visually blend with the forest surroundings. A UV coating, visible only to birds, is integrated into the glass to prevent collisions.

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Locals called Kent and Britta Lindvall crazy when they started building hotel rooms floating in the trees. (happens a lot for unique stays...) But today, royalty and celebrities fly to remote Sweden to stay there. This is their story. And proof that you don't need hospitality experience to build something extraordinary... Kent guided fishing trips along the Lule River. Britta was a small-town nurse in Harads, Sweden. Nothing about their background suggested they'd transform their tiny village into a global destination. Their first venture? Restoring a 1920s retirement home Britta loved since childhood into "Britta's Pensionat" - a guesthouse. It barely broke even. Remote Harads wasn't exactly a tourist hotspot. But they loved where they lived and refused to leave. The turning point came in 2008 around a campfire in Russia. Kent was fishing with architect friends. They discussed "The Tree Lover" - a story about urbanites building a treehouse to reconnect with nature. That sparked an idea: a hotel of unique treehouses. Kent convinced rival architects to each design one treehouse despite working for competing firms. Their vision was a rebellion against generic hospitality. They wanted to evoke childhood nostalgia while offering adult luxury and solitude. And they bet everything on it. The neighbors who'd known them their entire lives doubted them. Harads wasn't meant to be a tourist destination. But in July 2010, Treehotel opened with six unique rooms. - A mirrored cube that disappeared into the forest. - A giant nest accessed by retractable ladder. - A UFO for sci-fi dreamers. International press swarmed. and bookings rolled in from around the world. Karlie Kloss modeled there. Justin Bieber recharged during a European tour. Crown Princess Victoria enjoyed Britta's wild game patties. Kent accidentally discovered what modern travelers truly crave: Deep connection with nature, immersive experiences, and authentic design that tells a story. He figured this out long before "experiential travel" became a buzzword. For me, the biggest takeaway is that in the unique stays space... You don't need a hospitality background to build something world-class. You need vision, commitment to your location, and the courage to bet on what makes your property unique. Kent and Britta proved that.

Every great unique stay project faces major problems during construction. I've had my fair share... Treehotel in Sweden was no exception. Here's everything that went wrong and what we can learn from it: 1. Their UFO nearly became a real flying saucer During installation, wind caught the UFO unit mid-lift and started swaying dangerously. They had to secure it with additional cables and wait for perfect weather conditions before completing the installation. Lesson: Building unconventional structures in exposed locations requires obsessive attention to detail (and weather windows). 2. Their Mirrorcube was killing birds Birds kept crashing into the invisible mirrored walls. Kent halted construction entirely until they developed special infrared film that only birds could see. Lesson: When you build in nature, you have a responsibility to it. Don't compromise your values for a deadline. 3. Installing treehouses without damaging living trees Units were prefabricated off-site and hoisted into place. Some wrapped around living tree trunks without using a single nail. Figuring out how to suspend structures while keeping trees alive required custom engineering solutions. Lesson: Most unique stay projects require even more unique construction solutions. I've had my fair share of these challenges. It comes with the territory. Kent and Britta didn't let these problems kill their vision. They adapted. Problem-solved. Stayed committed to building with nature, not against it. That's what separates projects that become icons from projects that become cautionary tales. Construction never goes perfectly. Ever. It's how you respond to the problems that determines success.

Once you build one unique stay project, you catch the bug. The founders of Treehotel in Sweden caught it... Opening Arctic Bath just down the road. Perfect timing for the wellness boom. Lots of buzz around this Nordic cryotherapy! Would you stay here?

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Icehotel กับ Treehotel คือต้องมาจริงๆคับ โรงแรมน้ำแข็งคือหน๊าววววววว ถ้ามาเดือนหน้าหิมะทางเหนือของสวีเดนน่าจะลงแล้ว แสงเหนือก็ออก พากันไปเล่นลากเลื่อนฮัสกี้กันก็น่าสนุกนะ ซีนุนิวน่าจะชอบ

팬분이 몰디브에 대해 물어봤는데 올해 (몇 월인지는 모르겠지만) 갈거라고 했대요. 질문: 지누뉴가 경험해보고 싶은 리조트를 선택해주세요. ✔️ ICEHOTEL, Sweden (아이스호텔, 스웨덴) ✔️ Treehotel, Sweden (트리호텔, 스웨덴) #ZestyJourneyxZeeNuNew

Project Overview The Biosphere at Treehotel, designed by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), is a unique hotel room in Harads, Sweden, featuring a façade covered in 350 birdhouses. Key Details - Location: Harads, Sweden - Architects: BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) (@big_builds @bjarkeingels) - Area: 34 m² - Year: 2022 - Photography: Mats Engfors/Fotographic (@fotographicsweden) Design Concept The design aims to enhance the surrounding biosphere and natural habitat by providing a habitat for birds, thereby decreasing the downward spiral of the bird population in the Swedish woods. Features - 350 birdhouses on the façade - Suspended in the Harads pines - Designed in collaboration with Swedish ornithologist Ulf Öhman and Treehotel (@treehotel) - Seeks to strengthen the biosphere and natural habitat #TreeHotel #Biosphere #SwedenArchitecture #BIG #BjarkeIngelsGroup #BirdFriendlyDesign #SustainableDesign

BIOSPHERE AT TREEHOTEL

the Treehotel is the perfect place a wedding, Taylor 😌

Yeah, summer is cool. But I'm ready for this. 📍Treehotel, Sweden