love tree dwelling encourages meditation and conversation
love tree dwelling encourages meditation and conversation
all images courtesy of rob sweere
creating a space for both meditation and conversation, dutch artist rob sweere has conceived ‘contemplatorium – love tree’, an arborous, arc-like dwelling situated in a grassy landscape. a tree growing at the habitat’s core towers through a rectangular opening at its roof, framing the visible sky in a bloom of leaves. constructed from wood and paint, its hollow interior is fitted with two bench-like surfaces, one on either side, encouraging both communication and contemplation for the pair seated inside. ‘love tree’s’ profile reveals a cut-out silhouette that echos the shape of a keyhole, composing a small window for which a passerby might peer through and see the lush field revealed behind.
the arborous, arc-like habitat located in a grassy landscape
a tree towers through the core of the habitat
at its roof, a rectangular opening allows sunlight to shine into the structure
conversation and meditation are encouraged by the seating fitted inside
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This dwellling is very appealing to the senses. It is a celebration of “growth”, “being rooted”, “look to the sky” in a very real way. That is what any dwelling is, or can be- a celebration or exploration of a feeling. This is fun and brings a temporary intimacy to the two lucky enough to stumble upon it.
what about some common sense?
Ditto. It certainly presents itself as a barrier between two people.
The tree is lovely.
it encouraged me to say: poor tree!
The tree is a barrier
the tree is a separator
the tree is to hide behind
the tree is something other than the person across from you to focus on
i am: paedra.com
take out the tree and be real
take out the tree and dare to be real with another person