Perch
A Treehouse State of Mind
Perch is a project which is centered around the emotion and experience of a treehouse, focusing on escape and removal from the everyday, while maintaining an adventurous spirit.
While conducting research for Perch, I noticed an opportunity to implement the ideals and experiences of a treehouse in a bustling urban environment where many underutilized spaces exist near places we visit daily.
Based on observations, experiences and peer conversations, ideation began surrounding hiding and escape, as well as adventure and exploration in seemingly ordinary or mundane spaces. Further ideation lead toward an encompassing structure that provides both security and isolation while still giving the user a vantage point to observe and experience the world around them.
The final concept for Perch consists of a base chair shell with contoured weatherproof cushions lining its interior that add to user comfort as well as sound isolation from external chaos. Depending on location, the base shell can be set atop aluminum legs, a ladder structure, or wooden legs for indoor use.
