The Treehouse Memorial is an amalgamation of two typologies: a tree house and a path. While a tree house is used by children as a refuge that fosters imagination and excitement, a path is utilitarian, a line connecting points through which things move. The combination of these two programs creates a unique journey through space that pairs the function of a path with the excitement and playfulness of a tree house. The Tree House Memorial aims to strengthen the connection between the Children’s Garden and the rest of the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, South Carolina. The utility of the path, a 1:12 slope, establishes a physical connection for all, while the whimsical form of the treehouse draws the eye, fostering a visual connection. The structure runs through the tree line allowing users to experience the tree canopy while framing a grassy meadow to the North. The path is a function of the site; bending around nine trees and selectively revealing itself to the meadow below.
Rome Office is proud to be a part of this special project and wishes to dedicate this work to Joseph Jackson Turner IV.
Civic | 1,000 SF | Clemson, SC
2018 AIA New Orleans Design Award
Treehouse