Invisible Treehouse Resort

Location : Ramsar Forest  |  Area : 12000 m²   |  Function : Resort  |  Condition : Designed and in the permitting stage

Architectural Design : Reza Eslami   |  Modeling & Rendering : Amin Rezazadeh  |  Construction : SAY Developments

This project is a response to the reconnection of humans with nature, embodied in glass cabins suspended within the forests of Ramsar. The core concept is the complete camouflage of the structures within the vegetation, ensuring minimal visual pollution in the natural landscape. The mirror-clad façades of the cabins allow the volumes to blend seamlessly with the forest, while from inside, users experience an entirely new way of dwelling among the trees. To mitigate the risk of bird collisions with reflective surfaces, a transparent ultraviolet interlayer is incorporated into the laminated double-glazed glass, visible only to birds, thereby ensuring safe flight paths. Each unit features a private terrace oriented toward the forest, pierced by an ancient tree trunk, which enhances the sense of a “treehouse” and maximizes the perception of suspension in space. Structurally, ground intervention is reduced to the absolute minimum; foundations are point-based and compact, while the entire structure rests on a lightweight steel frame. This approach ensures that soil and tree roots are preserved with the least possible disturbance. The building envelope consists of mirrored double-glazing, providing both thermal and acoustic insulation, while granting expansive panoramic views of the forest from within, without allowing inward visibility from the outside. This project strives to achieve a delicate balance between contemporary habitation and the preservation of pristine natural landscapes — creating a sanctuary that is at once a serene refuge for humans and a sustainable guardian for the forest.