Precht's tree-trunk-shaped modular house Bert is the focus of Dezeen's next Architecture Project Talk, presented in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council. Register now to watch the webinar at 1:00pm London time on Tuesday 2 December.
During the webinar architect Chris Precht, who founded Austria-based practice Precht with his wife Fei Precht, will present his modular house, four of which have recently been completed at the Steirereck restaurant in Vienna.
Bert is a concept for a modular tree-shaped house by Austrian studio Precht
The online talk is the second of a series of two Dezeen is hosting in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), where architects speak about their projects built using FSC-certified wood. The webinars will count towards continuing professional development (CPD) points for UK architects. Precht developed Bert in collaboration with Austrian tiny home startup BaumBau, with the intention of creating a building with a minimal footprint. Dezeen revealed early renders in 2019, showing a tree-like cylindrical structure with wooden shingles and large circular windows.
Chris Precht will give the talk
The first iterations of Bert were recently built on the grounds of Steirereck, a restaurant in Vienna that has been named as one of the world's best. There, the structures will be used as accommodation for both restaurant staff and guests.
The buildings sit on circular bases, with tube-shaped modular cells containing kitchens, living space...