Rocky Rockefeller, Christopher Kempel, and Brian Pera of the Rockefeller Partner Architects had shown a new tree house interpretation with the modern concept both at the exterior and the interior, through their Banyan Drive TreeHouse. This unique project is located at the base of a large pine tree in the backyard of a canyon residence. The client is an artist and lover of nature so the Banyon Drive Treehouse, perched twelve feet off the ground, will serve as a creative respite from the demands of domestic responsibilities.
Though modest in size, the plan is efficient and allows for a studio space/living area and a toilet room. Deep-oiled wood siding, mahogany windows, and a Rheinzink roof were chosen for their natural qualities and rich palette.
