Tree Houses

by Philip Jodidio

Overview

The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is as old as humanity. In this neat TASCHEN edition, take a tour of some of our finest arboreal adventures with 50 of the most beautiful, inventive, and enchanting tree houses around the world. From romantic to contemporary, from famed architects to little-known craftsmen, you’ll scale the heights to visit all manner of treetop structures, from a teahouse, restaurant, hotel, and children’s playhouse to simple perches from which to contemplate life, enjoy the view, and discover that tree houses take as many forms as the imagination can offer. With an abundance of gorgeous photographs and illustrations, this is an ode to alternative living, where playful imagination meets eco-sensitive finesse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783836561877
Publisher:	Taschen America, LLC
Publication date:	04/07/2017
Series:	Bibliotheca Universalis
Edition description:	Multilingual Edition
Pages:	544
Sales rank:	419,029
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.80(d)

About the Author

Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard and edited Connaissance des Arts for over 20 years. His TASCHEN books include the Architecture Now! series and monographs on numerous major architects, including Norman Foster, Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, and Zaha Hadid.

Editorial Reviews

A dizzying array of fantastical architectural feats, a bible to alternative living.

AnOther

If your favorite childhood memories are of hiding in lofty playhouses conspiring with your friends (or you still aspire to do so), Philip Jodidio’s photo-heavy coffee table book will turbocharge your longing for a space among the trees.

The Wall Street Journal

A dizzying array of fantastical architectural feats, a bible to alternative living.

London AnOther

If your favorite childhood memories are of hiding in lofty playhouses conspiring with your friends (or you still aspire to do so), Philip Jodidio’s photo-heavy coffee table book will turbocharge your longing for a space among the trees.

New York The Wall Street Journal

The whimsical charm of the simple tree house has been turned on its head by architects, designers, and craftsmen who have let their imagination run riot, as illustrated in popular architecture writer Philip Jodidio’s new book Tree Houses: Fairy Tale Castles in the Sky. TASCHEN’s beautiful book reveals the world’s most spectacular and innovative tree houses—from rustic to ultra contemporary.

Absolutely Kensington

A beautiful book that is typical of TASCHEN design and production, large format with only enough text to enhance the stunning photographs and illustrations…This is a true coffee-table book – you will want to put it on show…The striking visual format makes it easy to get lost in this childhood fantasy.

Sydney Owner Builder

The whimsical charm of the simple tree house has been turned on its head by architects, designers, and craftsmen who have let their imagination run riot, as illustrated in popular architecture writer Philip Jodidio’s new book Tree Houses: Fairy Tale Castles in the Sky. TASCHEN’s beautiful book reveals the world’s most spectacular and innovative tree houses—from rustic to ultra contemporary.

London Absolutely Kensington

A beautiful book that is typical of TASCHEN design and production, large format with only enough text to enhance the stunning photographs and illustrations…This is a true coffee-table book – you will want to put it on show…The striking visual format makes it easy to get lost in this childhood fantasy.

Owner Builder

Taken as a whole, the effect is dizzying, and not just because of the heights…These are truly awe-inspiring structures.

USAToday.com