Ever looked up into the treetops at the birds singing amongst thousands of rustling leaves and felt a pang of jealousy? Well the Cocoon Tree is for you.
With a diameter of 3 meters, this cocoon like cabin can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people. The frame is made from aluminium and, with proper care, will last a lifetime. The wind resistant, waterproof membrane ensures that the interior will be protected no matter what the weather. The mesmerising look of this floating sphere could easily convince you that the design was for purely aesthetic reasons, but it’s spherical shape not only allows it to bypass the wind, it also means that even in heavy rainfall, water will always flow and never collect and stagnate, ensuring the protection of the exterior as well. And for those of you wondering how safe a floating sphere can really be? Very safe. With 6 anchor points of suspension and a further 6 for the lateral stability, you can rest assured that you’ll remain exactly where you’re supposed to be, up in the trees.
While it may look like the kind of accommodation featured in futuristic sci-fi films, Cocoon tree state that the structure can be assembled by three people in around 3 hours and also offer to assemble it for you. Weighing a mere 200 kilograms, the cocoon tree will float perfectly attached to 2 -3 trees, but don’t worry if you’re site isn’t blessed with towering trees, as it also comes with 4 stand-alone feet, turning your hanging tent into a raised one.
The Cocoon Tree will cost you €6,700 or around £5,700. Head over to www.cocoontree.com if you want to find out more.
