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A Contemporary Tree House Near Cape Town, South Africa

By Magaly • May 22, 2017

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Malan-Vorster-treehouse-18 - Night view of the building from the exterior

Malan-Vorster-treehouse-17 - Bathroom with walls and ceiling made of wood

Malan-Vorster-treehouse-16 - Bedroom with glass railings and beautiful views to the exterior

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Malan-Vorster-treehouse-12 - Details of the ceiling

Malan-Vorster-treehouse-11 - Stairs with modern shapes, done in wood Vista de las escaleras / View of the stairs

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Malan-Vorster-treehouse-09 - Living room with view to the outside

Malan-Vorster-treehouse-08 - Spectacular interior with floors, walls, and ceiling clad in wood

Malan-Vorster-treehouse-07 - Entrance to the interior through a ramp

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Malan-Vorster-treehouse-05 - Dining area on the terrace Detalles / Details

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Malan-Vorster-treehouse-03 - Entrance to the interior through a ramp

Malan-Vorster-treehouse-02 - View where we can see part of the interior with its wooden ceiling

Malan-Vorster-treehouse-01 - View of the wooden building from in between the surrounding vegetation

A Contemporary Tree House Near Cape Town, South Africa

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Now that we have reached adulthood, when we hear mention of a tree house, we remember our childhoods and think of time spent in fairly small spaces, sparsely furnished, if at all, and of tiny structures coarsely built into trees in our backyards. Not so for Malan Vorster.

The Cape Town-based architectural firm has created a contemporary tree house that, once we’re inside, makes us feel like we’re right at home.

The structure, itself located in Cape Town, South Africa, is composed of four cylindrical wooden towers elevated on stilts, so created to provide the residents with views from in between the trees that surround it. Located on a slope that helps facilitate these views, the home was built for a resident of the Cape Town suburb of Constantia, who wished to have a hide-away resembling the tree houses of their childhood.

Red cedar battens cover the outside of the glass walls, which helps in creating a perfect balance between the resident’s enjoyment of the views the privileged location offers and their privacy.

The interior is pure elegance set against the peculiar wood and iron structure that the architects have wrought. Contemporary furnishings fill the space, making this not only a nostalgic escape, but also a comfortable home.