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TreeTop
Villas are inspired by Jo Scheer's ingeneous
"hooch". The original bamboo pole supported 'Hooch' is more than a new design.
It is an evolutionary, revolutionary building system that turns archtectural
convention on its head. The 'Hooch' stands on a single point, and maintains
its balance by a web of cables to the surrounding trees.
The foundation is minimal. In fact, the hooch holds the record for the smallest foundation of any land based building. The advantage? Minimal disruption of the site, and environment; quick and economical construction (no foundation); and easy dismantling, in the event that the hooch is moved. The hooch is an ideal structure for a place of respite and security in an environmentally sensitive area. There is no disturbance of vegetation on site. Our TreeTop Villas are simply three hooches linked at the eaves and by a 'bridge like verandah. The require no special engineering, or imposed architectural design to fit in a particular stand of trees. They stand among the trees, and rely on them for support. Each TreeTop Villa is intimately entwined with the trees, and yet does no damage or requires any alteration of the site. Trees screen each villa from its neighbors and the height of the living areas makes it possible to combine sweeping panoramas and total visual privacy while still being close to all resort amenities. The design is ideal for quick and accurate pre-fabrication of the components- away from the site. After transport & assembly on site, the hooch is raised up by a pulley system and secured -perfectly level. An architectural gem, the triangular shape maintains rigidity, yet is free to move about its foundation , flexing as a unit. The redundant cable system is self correcting- any stress or distortion is quickly relieved back to the original position. Proven in hurricanes and immune to seismic events these remarkable light weight structures are safe, secure, and above it all. Each TreeTop Villa can be fitted out in 3 timeless interior themes ... you choose........ photo tour |