Calistoga

By opening up the interior space just underneath the canopy of the tree the Calistoga project reveals the best part of being in a tree, its leafy canopy. The multilevel space creates kinetic areas in which the tree can be enjoyed from various perspectives while in play and in rest. The cantilevered enclosed space provides overnight guest accommodations or a floating club house in the sky for sleepovers. The trap door entry separated by a long cat walk recalls the fantasy of a chasm that must be crossed by jaw bridge to access the magical treehouse castle that lies beyond. The structure was styled to reflect the vernacular of other existing buildings on the property. The light colored home adds to the natural beauty of the tree.