2017 04 Aug Sept

WHERE TO STAY ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN MARVELS
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel,
Finland
Mysticism at the top of the world
What could be more Nordic than Arctic Treehouse Hotel
set on a steep, natural slope? And what could be more
Scandinavian than a minimalist approach to luxury living
that provides inspiration and highlights nature’s beauty in
a way that is at once fantastic and mystical? It is said that
the units on the slope seem to wander in nature just like
the animals that call the forest their home. There is a sense
of playfulness and wonder about them. A sort of openingcurtain
feel with nature as the star of the show all around you.
And this is perhaps one of the most incredible architectural
feats––making the environment disappear in order to become
completely immersed in the setting. The simplicity of the
timber structures clad in wood and accented with natural
materials give them a part-nest, part-fort feel that speaks to
something primal in us all. Clearly not just any treehouse, this
house is sustainable, with the principal features that offset the
resort’s carbon footprint such as its green roof and interior
design that focuses on healthy indoor air quality and leverages
the ultimate in serenity with attention to acoustic details.
Enjoy nature’s embrace in one of 32 suites or the ultimate in
Northern Light viewing within one of 5 glasshouses.
santaparkarcticworld.com/arctic-treehouse-hotel
From top, Rakas Restaurant & Bar at the
Arctic Treehouse Hotel; Arctic Treehouse
Suite overlooking the forest
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