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The Treehotel In Northern Sweden Opens With 6 Tree Houses By Various Architects.




The Treehotel, run by Britta and Kent Lindvall, is a cooperative concept between well-known designers and architects. The result is a unique collection of hotel rooms (6 completed and open for booking as of this month) perched up in the pine trees of Northern Sweden. The concept "live in a treehut" is given a new dimension, created in harmony with nature and ecological values and is built on the philosophy to find another way to experience the value of a forest rather than cut the trees for industrial use.

There are 6 completely unique themed Tree Houses so far, each created by 5 different architecture firms. The goal is to continue to build a total of 24 over a five year period, all of which will be created by national and international architects.

The Cabin by Cyrén & Cyrén






The Mirror Cube by Tham & Videgård Arkitekter







The UFO by Inredningsgruppen



A Room With A View by Marge Arkitekter


The Bird's Nest by Inredningsgruppen



The Blue Cone by SandellSandberg


Other tree hut themes presented:

The Triangle by SandellSandberg:

The Cloud by Marge Arkitekter:


The Sauna



In addition to the Treehotel there will be a sauna and a conference /breakfast room which will seat 12 guests comfortably, making it the first Tree Hotel in the world with a sauna. There will also be a room with disabled access and facilities.

Information and amenities:

The Tree Hotel will be open all year round. Each Tree Hotel hut will have an electric floor heating system which will be delivered from an eco-friendly source of electricity. 


The rooms vary from 15 – 30 square meters and range between 4-6 meters from the ground. The rooms can be accessed by either a ramp or sturdy stairs. Two of the rooms will have electric retractable stairs.

Every Tree House will have its own living and sleeping areas. Four of the Tree Houses will accommodate two beds and the remaining two Tree Houses will have four beds which would be ideal for family’s. Each Tree House will be equipped with its own state of the art eco-friendly incineration toilet and water efficient hand basin, which means there is no artificial plumbing. The interior of each Tree House will be uniquely designed with its own furniture and lighting to complement the individual theme of each Tree House by the architect.

Book your tree hut here

The Inspiration
The idea was inspired by the documentary film “Trädälskaren”(Treelover) by Jonas Selberg Augustsen. A story about three men from the urban environment who seek their roots and build a tree house together. It is also a philosophical film about what the ”tree” means for human beings in history and culture. The documentary was filmed in Harads and shown on Swedish TV and cinemas.

Over the past year, guests were able to rent the Tree House that was built for the documentary and that is where the inspiration fr the Treehotel came from.

Treehotel is a part of Brittas Pensionat which the Lindvall's started 5 years ago.The pensionat has 12 double rooms, restaurant / bar and a sauna with an area to relax in. Brittas Pensionat will now be incorporated into the new Treehotel Company. Brittas pensionat is a listed building of The Swedish National Heritage Board who preserves environment and design from the 1930s -1950s.


above: the Tree hotel is part of the Pensionat Brittas, run by proprietors Britta and Kent Lindvall

Location:



Treehotel in Harads
Brittas pensionat
Edeforsväg 2 A
960 24 Harads
Sweden
phone + 46 928 10403
e-mail: info@treehotel.se

images courtesy of each architectural firm, Brittas Pensionat, and the Tree hotel.

The PANTONE Hotel In Brussels Offers Colorful Accommodations (UPDATED).




The PANTONE HOTEL
in the city of Brussels has opened. It's part of the new PANTONE UNIVERSE, an expanding line of colorful, design-driven products to touch and tempt consumers.





Described as a “hotel of colors”, the hotel consists of clean, simple, room layouts that use color to punctuate and define the rooms and common areas.




above three photos courtesy of Rhodes

The hotel also features many of the various PANTONE products about which I have blogged. Products such as their colorful iconic mugs by W2, PANTONE Kitchenware Collection by Typhoon, Seletti's PANTONE metal folding chairs and storage boxes, PANTONE stationery by Alpa, Seavees 09/63 PANTONE Sneaker Collection and the Sonia Spencer PANTONE Accessories Collection (jewelry, cufflinks and keychains).



above photo courtesy of Angel Of Harlem

Designed by Michel Penneman and Oliver Hannaert, The PANTONE HOTEL in Brussels showcases the color of emotion with a distinctive hue on each guest floor. From vivid to subdued, for business or leisure, the unique boutique hotel can suit your savvy palette and colorful imagination. The guest rooms also feature unique photography by esteemed Belgian photographer Victor Levy.



Guests enjoy state-of-the-art accommodations, distinctively chosen at reception to compliment their mood. Luxurious beds, inviting pillows, LCD TVs, and central A/C with individual controls are standard. Many of the rooms are illuminated with unparalleled views of Brussels as well.



Amenities



•THE PANTONE LOUNGE: Considered a destination within Brussels city centre for its relaxing vibe and exceptional city views, the PANTONE LOUNGE is a chic lounge and summer rooftop terrace with full bar.

Savor the moment, unwind and divulge the color you’re feeling with their divine cocktails: Pink Champagne PANTONE 12-1107, Lemon Drop PANTONE 12-0736 or Daiquiri Green 12-0435.

•PANTONE UNIVERSE: Shop and “test drive” stylish products showcasing the innovative use of color and emotion. From mugs to bicycles, browse the largest selection of Pantone products worldwide.

•COLOR SONSULTATION SERVICES: Pantone’s renowned consulting service influences product colors behind many of the world’s best selling brands, including Tiffany & Co., Nike, Barbie, Victoria’s Secret and The Gap. By appointment only.

•WI-FI: Free wireless internet available in all guest rooms and public areas.


Meetings

The PANTONE HOTEL Brussels is ideal for a small corporate meeting, midsize company incentive trips, business conferences, cocktail receptions, special events and annual general meetings. The meeting and convention rooms have a capacity of up to 20 people. The meeting space is equipped with advanced audiovisual and technical equipment. There are also two highly customizable meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 100 people. Both are outfitted with advanced audio video / technical equipment and are available by the day or by the hour. Catering is also available.

the Hotel exterior:



Contact info:
THE PANTONE HOTEL
1 PLACE LOIX
1060 BRUSSELS
BELGIUM
TEL +32 2 541 48 98
FAX +32 2 791 57 02
info@pantonehotel.com

images courtesy of PANTONE, XRITE, LLC, angel of harlem, fast company, Rhodes on Flickr

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