Xinyue Geng is an award-winning architectural designer and artist with a rich professional journey that spans her design journey in China, the UK, and the US. She is currently an architectural designer in Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates where she plays an important role in realising landmark projects which earned her global prestige and awards for her groundbreaking designs.
The design is inspired by the nostalgic childhood treehouse we all loved, combined with the allure of a mysterious dream where we can escape from the everyday. I wanted to design something that evoked a sense of nostalgia, wonder, and reminiscent, like our childhood memories.
With its hanging structure, the treehouse achieves a light and elegant presence, flowing seamlessly atop the treetops, evoking the image of an alien ship floating in the forest. The curved, woven wood surface was inspired by the cocoon-like structures found in nature, symbolising protection, mystery, and tranquility.
One of the main challenges in designing Forest Float was achieving a balance between the structure's modern aesthetic and its integration with the natural environment. The suspended structure creates a living environment that blends seamlessly with nature while protecting the trees from damage. The curved, hanging structure required careful engineering to ensure it would be both stable and visually light, giving the impression of floating atop the treetops.
Forest Float uses materials sourced locally from Huangshan, a major bamboo-producing region, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and regional authenticity. The result is a structure that is both modern and deeply connected to its natural and cultural context.
Forest Float | French Design Awards
Welcome to Forest Float, our latest rural architecture project: a treehouse that seamlessly blends the tranquility of a teahouse with the cozy comfort of a small-scale vacation house. Perched amidst the lush canopy in Huangshan Resort... (read more here.)
Xinyue Geng is an award-winning architectural designer and artist with a rich professional journey that spans her design journey in China, the UK, and the US. She is currently an architectural designer in Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates where she plays an important role in realising landmark projects which earned her global prestige and awards for her groundbreaking designs.
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