Founded by husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Kent Lindvall and Britta Jonsson-Lindvall, the Treehotel first opened in 2010 and gradually evolved into an adventurous yet design-led hospitality concept it is today. Situated in Harads, a tiny village near the regional capital Luleå in the far North of Sweden, Treehotel features nine different rooms, and as of late, the collection includes a striking new addition created by acclaimed Copenhagen-based architecture practice Bjarke Ingels Group. Dubbed Biosphere, the 34 sqm. (366 sq.ft.) lodgings specifically aim to amplify Treehotel‘s focus on sustainability and natural tourism by facilitating the conservation of the local bird population. As such, the façade is covered in no less than 340 bird nests. The interior is simple and pragmatic, yet due to its checker solid-open conceptual make-up, allows for a range of experiences within a relatively small space. Guests have access to a roof terrace close to the treetop canopies which offers 360-degree views of the surrounding forest, and as added extra, an opportunity to experience birdlife up close. The Biosphere room can be accessed via a suspended bridge that slopes from the ground to the top of the trees. The interior features organic materials and it’s all-black, framing all the views as a camera would, and also includes a shower, sauna and tap water.
Treehotel
Edeforsväg 2A
960 24 Harads
Telephone: +46 928 10300
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