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December 14, 2011 Tree House
This is what I call fitting into the surrounding elements . . .
While inside, one can also fit into the surrounding elements . . .
THE STORY
It all began with a film. Treehotel's founders were inspired by ”The Tree Lover” by Jonas Selberg Augustsen. The unyielding question formed was:
Why not create a hotel that gives people a chance to experience nature amongst the tree-tops, while also providing a uniquely designed housing experience?
That led to the creation of Treehotel, Harads. The Mirrorcube is the flagship creation of Treehotel.
A perfect match of design, sustainability, art and efficiency. Delivered by distinguished Scandinavian architects Bolle Tham & Martin Videgård.
Mirrorcube offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience nature on nature’s terms, without compromising on design or comfort.
The Mirrorcube by Treehotel
monster Wednesday Dec 14 09:07 AM
I would want a whole load more window than that. Seems more like a prison inside.
glatt Wednesday Dec 14 09:09 AM
I like it. Wonder how often birds slam into it though.
Sundae Wednesday Dec 14 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by monster
I would want a whole load more window than that. Seems more like a prison inside.
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ETA - there are four windows of similar size as far as I can see. It does look very light in other pictures.
Also the glass is treated with an infrared film, invisible to humans, but visible to birds.
footfootfoot Wednesday Dec 14 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by glatt
I like it. Wonder how often birds slam into it though.
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infinite monkey Wednesday Dec 14 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Jerry
I had a parakeet that used to fly around the house and crash into these huge mirrors my mother put in. Ever heard of this interior design principle, that a mirror makes it seem like you have an entire other room? What kind of jerk walks up to a mirror and goes, "Hey look, there's a whole other room in there. There's a guy that looks just like me in there."
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footfootfoot Wednesday Dec 14 11:32 AM
See? That's what I'm talking about.
Lamplighter Wednesday Dec 14 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by infinite monkey
Originally Posted by Jerry Quote:
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It's the 6th -> 11th that's tough.
Clodfobble Wednesday Dec 14 01:01 PM
There's a place like that near us, though not covered in mirrors. A treehouse hotel room you can rent for the night. It's not even that expensive, but the reservations are usually booked a year in advance.
Sundae Wednesday Dec 14 02:43 PM
| What kind of jerk walks up to a mirror and goes, "Hey look, there's a whole other room in there. There's a guy that looks just like me in there." |
I tried to sidestep myself in a shop mirror one. But the girl wearing the same coat as me kept stepping the same way. I was 17 and too embarrassed to look her in the eye. It felt like I was there for about 10 minutes but of course it was only seconds. Far too long for anyone with common sense though.
infinite monkey Wednesday Dec 14 03:10 PM
How about last week? I was at a Chinese buffet with my mom and my 9 year old niece. I glanced over and thought there were 4 MORE really long buffet tables full of food, until I realized that there were people over there who looked exactly like us!
Bad idea, mirrors in an all you can eat buffet. When I catch sight of myself, I swear I'll never eat again. But it never works. 
glatt Wednesday Dec 14 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by infinite monkey
Bad idea, mirrors in an all you can eat buffet.
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infinite monkey Wednesday Dec 14 03:21 PM
Oh. Yeah, I guess you're right. From their perspective it is a good idea.
Then they won't have to say (as much) YOU BEEN HERE 4 HOUR YOU GO NOW.
Clodfobble Wednesday Dec 14 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Sundae
I tried to sidestep myself in a shop mirror one. But the girl wearing the same coat as me kept stepping the same way. I was 17 and too embarrassed to look her in the eye. It felt like I was there for about 10 minutes but of course it was only seconds. Far too long for anyone with common sense though.
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ogwen69 Thursday Dec 15 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by footfootfoot
"I can understand that a bird wouldn't get the concept of a mirror, but don't you think he'd at least try to avoid the bird that was coming right at him?"
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CaliforniaMama Thursday Dec 15 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Sundae
Ummmm, me I tried to sidestep myself in a shop mirror one. But the girl wearing the same coat as me kept stepping the same way. I was 17 and too embarrassed to look her in the eye. It felt like I was there for about 10 minutes but of course it was only seconds. Far too long for anyone with common sense though. |
I stepped aside for the person coming through I don't know how many times before I finally got it through my head that I was stepping aside for myself!
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Originally Posted by infinite monkey
Bad idea, mirrors in an all you can eat buffet.
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classicman Thursday Dec 15 11:56 AM
| try to avoid the bird that was coming right at him |
xoxoxoBruce Thursday Dec 15 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by glatt
I like it. Wonder how often birds slam into it though.
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classicman Friday Dec 16 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Sundae
Also the glass is treated with an infrared film, invisible to humans, but visible to birds.
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ZenGum Friday Dec 16 06:00 AM
They should mount tiny surface-to-air missiles on it and stop 'em as they come in.
SPUCK Friday Dec 16 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ogwen69
Because the bird coming right at him is doing the same thing and keeps changing direction the same way at the same time
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Didn't we all learn this from that Moonshine movie? The one where someone put a big mirror on some winding mountain road and a cop or shiner (don't recall which) came around the corner saw the on coming car - swerved - saw the other car swerve the same way, swerved harder, and went off the cliff.
(One of the last movies before the law about: all cars in movies must explode if their wheels leave the ground - went into effect.)
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