Part office/studio, part recreational getaway, this unique project is located at the base of a large pine tree in the backyard of a canyon residence.  The client is an artist and lover of nature so the Banyon Drive Treehouse, perched twelve feet off the ground, will serve as a creative respite from the demands of domestic responsibilities.

Though modest in size, the plan is efficient and allows for a studio space/living area and a toilet room.  Deep-oiled wood siding, mahogany windows, and a Rheinzink roof were chosen for their natural qualities and rich palette.

Status: Completed in 2009
Project Size: 170 s.f.
Architectural Team: Christopher Kempel, AIA, Rocky Rockefeller, AIA, Bridget Zimniski

Photography: Eric Staudenmaier

Press: Home Magazine, NBC's Open House,  Architecture Durable, Architecture Intérieure Créé Magazine,  SaB Magazine,  Architectural Record Online, California Home + Design,  Vårtnya Hus Magazine,  Builder News Magazine,  Forbes Life,  Details Magazine,  C3 Magazine,  Dwell Magazine Online,  and dozens of blogs

Awards: AIA Long Beach / South Bay Merit Award,  Architecture Exhibit in Moscow