Located in Rural East Suffolk & only a stone’s throw from the Coast lies a site nestled into a corner of a working field enveloped in Flora & Fauna with a cluster of Ponds which reflect the evening and morning light. 

A varied collection of Shelters are being developed on the site which are being used as Airbnb accommodation. Currently a ‘Water Shack’ projects over one of the watery glades and a Shepherds Hut sits comfortably within its own natural idyll. 

To add this growing ‘family’ of buildings we propose a ‘tree house’ very different to any other. The ‘Bird Box’ conceived as a volume enveloped within a carefully selected cluster of trees, every inch of the accommodation (inside & out) will be fully Wheelchair  & Disability Accessible. 

This place aims to bring joy to those who are often let down & only given second best or a compromise of the full experience felt by others. The journey through the building from arrival to hitting the highest point of the canopy will be achieved with contraptions which are embedded into the high quality of the design proposal.

Every element will be fully integrated into the design, there will not be any ‘bolt-on’ eyesore disabled lifts within our proposal. 

The proposal will be built to the highest standards using sustainable materials whilst also aspiring to be ‘Circular’ in construction. In this way the building over time could be taken apart and repurposed elsewhere. Rainwater will be harvested & integrated photovoltaics will be used to create a Green Energy Ecosystem which will sustain the building’s heating & cooling requirements as well as providing a comfortable & healthy environment for its guests.

John Archer, the client, is a Craftsman, Maker & Entrepreneur. His Airbnb Site reflects his understanding of the Suffolk landscape and its inherent beauty.

Currently on site with completion expected in Spring 2024