Tree House is a modern apartment located in Taipei, Taiwan, designed in 2021 by ST Design Studio.

Description
Located in the suburban district of Taipei City, this apartment is in the residential quarters at the border of the mountainside and close to a small forest. Located in the 5th floor, the apartment is right at the dense part of the tree branches. The whole concept is inspired by trees. We wanted to to create a ?tree house? alike apartment, a greenish, ventilated, and tranquil place where its inhabitant can feel its natural environment, a peaceful and undisturbed space from the outside world.
This apartment contents two floors, the first floor is the main living area which includes a living/dining space, a kitchen, one bedroom, and one bathroom. Going up to the stairs, you will find a studio and a guest room. First, we pushed back the boundary and restored the original balcony by demolishing the extra bay window, we lost a bit indoor space, but improved the natural lighting and ventilation, and it actually gives a sense a open space.
The ceiling is made of plywood panels with natural texture and color. it emphasizes the trees as the most important element for the whole design and softens the restricted feeling caused by the low ceiling height.
The originally hidden stair is opened up, and the steps are made wider and safer. The steps are made with perforated metal panels, and the railing is made with metal meshes. Which makes the stair constru...