Making treehouses has been a popular trend for many years, and you can find plenty of impressive examples. Since we started covering treehouses, two names have consistently stood out: Pete Nelson and our favorite, O2 Treehouse. The latter has gained widespread attention online for its unique designs, including the Pinecone Treehouse, which features a beautiful glass-paneled exterior, and the Rivendllë treehouse, resembling a church with Victorian-style windows. Recently, O2 Treehouse unveiled its new Redwood Ripple treehouse, showcasing a one-of-a-kind concept. Its exterior mimics fruiting fungi growing on forest tree stumps, blending modern architectural design seamlessly into nature.
Completed in 2024, the Redwood Ripple is a customized treehouse built in support of multiple trees. This 500-square-foot platform soars 35 feet into the forest canopy, supported entirely by the surrounding trees through centralized laser-cut steel frames that are custom-engineered to harmonize with each tree’s shape and other characteristics.
The treehouse consists of two distinct sections: one is a symbolic structure that resembles mushrooms growing in a forest from a distance, and reveals many fascinating details to explore when viewed up close. The other is a large, glass-covered orb that hangs suspended among the trees, serving as the main centerpiece.
The main highlight of the treehouse is a wooden deck resembling a ship’s hull that serves as an entertainment space on the upper level. Below this platform is a network of turquoise and blue netting tunnels where children can play while adults gather above. This thoughtful design creates separate yet connected spaces for different age groups to enjoy simultaneously.
You have to enter inside with a spiral staircase designed to mimic a fruiting shelf mushroom growing from the forest floor. This creative entrance uplifts the detailed design found throughout the whole structure, including custom-cut panels and carefully made features above and below the deck.
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The suspended walkways connect the main entertainment area to the “Crystal Ball,” a geodesic dome made from glass panels edged with color-changing lights. At night, it glows among the trees and creates beautiful light and reflections. This glowing orb with glass panels looks quite similar to its earlier Pinecone treehouse.
It is amazing to see O2 Treehouse continue to push the boundaries of imagination and challenge what is possible to build in modern times. The Redwood Ripple treehouse blends architectural innovation with nature’s beauty.
