Backyard Escape: a Modern Tree House

Tower House. courtesy of Gluck+ Architect

Did you ever as a child dream of living in the trees among the birds and open sky? The Tower House by Gluck+ Architects is the ultimate grown-up version of that tree house. 

Built in the midst of the beautiful Catskills, the Tower House reflects the trees and the mountain range surrounding it. The architect deliberately created only a small footprint for the first three floors and placed most of the living quarters on the top floor.  To further the illusion of the house melting into its background, he used green enameled walls for the façade. 

Tower House, courtesy of Gluck + Architects

A minimal amount of furniture graced its interior so as not to compete with the outside scenery. Those chosen included mid-century classics with an emphasis on form and flowing lines. 

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