Lisbon’s Tree House by Rebelo de Andrade Architects
The concept
underlying this creative project is simple: planting a tree suitable for people
to live in. Like for any tree, daylight, water and the site are key.
The green façades
are covered by autochthonous plants fed by a continuous water / nutrients
connection, allowing their slow and healthy growth. Among the species, there
are several types of aromatic plants adding fragrances to the indoor spaces:
lavender (rooms), rosemary (living rooms), curry (swimming pool) and other.
Indoors,
the spaces interconnect via a wooden staircase which extends from the entrance
floor to the roof terrace. The daylight gets into the house through a skylight
above the stairwell and large windows. Multiple reflections of light and space
create a welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by the exterior green walls. The environmental
comfort inside the house is excellent (...)
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