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Many thanks for your interest in Blue Forest and our As a company we have undertaken contracts of all sizes
unique and adventurous creations. worldwide, from the UK to Central America and across
I am fortunate enough to have grown up in East Africa Europe to the rainforest of Borneo. Our unique services
where I spent my childhood enjoying the beauty and are tailor-made to meet the needs of both private and
adventure of the great outdoors. Blue Forest was born commercial clients and can be customised to suit a
wide variety of geographic regions.
from these experiences and from a desire to bring other
people closer to the natural world. Consequently, it gives Tree houses have always been a symbol of imagination
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me great pleasure to introduce you to Blue Forest’s and creativity. Whatever your dreams, I trust that you
range of exclusive treehouses and eco-lodges. will enjoy this little taste of our world.
for th e k ids,
countryside. The structure features a large room and Discovery Channel’s ‘The Tree Team’ series. A second drinks deck for the adults has also been built
open turret with a ladder leading up through a secret The main structure of the treehouse has been built and is connected to the treehouse via an exciting rope
trap door into an upstairs hide away. It is fully equipped
with a log-burning stove, lighting and electrics. I’m th in k ing a blfou t approximately 4 metres off the ground just to one side
of the main tree. The exterior of the treehouse is
bridge. The drinks deck is set high up in a pine tree on
the edge of a rocky outcrop with fantastic views back
m o ving in m yse !
Mr A Staley, Staffordshire.
finished with a combination of rustic, sawn “waney
edge” timber cladding and cedar shingles set in a
towards the client’s home and out across the countryside.
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The Enchanted
Forest
Guide Price: £20,000 - £50,000
Treetops
Guide Price: £20,000 - £50,000
Completion Time: 9 weeks Completion Time: 7 weeks
The Design Brief: To create a beautiful treehouse that The Treehouse: The finished structure includes solid
will not only be a great place for the kids to play but hardwood arched windows and doors, a natural cedar
also provide a space in the garden to entertain friends shingle roof and a rustic timber exterior. On the inside,
and family or to simply hide away and unwind. the treehouse is fully lined with cedar and features a
range of home comforts including under-floor heating,
a flat-screen TV and a cosy window seat from which one
can enjoy the stunning views.
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Ethical Trade
Blue Forest is keen to lead the way in promoting adventurous outdoor living, bringing people closer
to the natural world. We are truly passionate about conserving the landscape, wildlife and cultural
heritage of our woodlands, and all our timber is specially sourced from sustainably managed forests.
Blue Forest is an ethical company. We believe in promoting local industry and are keen to make a
positive contribution to the communities in which we work.
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Architectural into a treetop world above the stresses of everyday life. private and commercial, with the highest standard of
service no matter what their requirement.
Blue Forest’s creative design team specialise in the Amongst other things, we have produced concept
conception of unique and inspiring structures that designs for the world’s largest eco-friendly tree home
reflect the beauty of the natural world. We are happy to community in Central America, an exclusive treehouse
offer a comprehensive design service for projects hotel in the rainforests of Borneo and designed & built a
around the globe – please see our commercial services spectacular treehouse environmental education centre
on pages 34-35 for more information. in Southern England. We are currently looking at a host
of other special projects in a number of countries
around the world.
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Stage 1: Plans
Following a comprehensive site
survey a full set of scaled floor
plans are provided, showing the
location of all significant trees and
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Stage 2: Elevations
Computer rendered, scaled
elevations are provided,
representing a view of the plans at
eye level. Each elevation shows the
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Stage 3: Perspectives
Various computer rendered
perspectives are completed,
providing a very clear visual image
of what the completed structure
environmental features and location of all the key building will look like once it is built.
illustrating the layout and design elements including rooflines,
of the proposed project. windows, doors, and also indicates
the choice of exterior cladding and
roof materials, etc.
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Design Stages
Private Clients 4.
Stage 4: Visualisations
A virtual reality computer image is produced
showing a 3D model superimposed into a
photograph of the site.
This provides a vivid image of the completed
project before it has even been built.
Blue Forest eco-lodges come in every shape, form and The buildings can be combined with a whole range of This garden lodge is an ideal, multi purpose
style, from blissful family retreats to fully equipped eco-friendly options; from solar water heating to entertainment area. The finished structure has clean
home offices and even jungle lodges. Each is rainwater harvesting systems, composting toilets and simple lines to complement the client’s house and
individually crafted and finished to the highest standard renewable energy sources such as wind & solar power. garden. The interior is light and airy with plenty of
by our team of dedicated craftsmen. space for family and friends to unwind around the
pool table or the private bar.
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Eco-Lodges
An eco-lodge is a low-impact, ‘nature based’ accommodation facility that is planned, designed
Garden Lodge
Guide Price: £20,000 - £50,000
and constructed to operate in an environmentally responsible and socially sensitive manner. Completion Time: 7 weeks
This project consists of a collection of three eco-lodges withstand the harsh environment. The buildings are
located in the hills of Andalucia, on the Spanish Costa equipped with the latest in solar energy and water
de la Luz. Each lodge enjoys incredible views of Africa heating solutions as well as composting toilets and a
across the Straits of Gibraltar and is highly insulated to water catchment and purification system.
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Commercial
scheme, and deliver concept
and complete design, construction
designs. At all stages of the process
and management service that adds
we encourage client and stakeholder
value to our clients’ schemes.
participation.
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Architectural Design Brief: To design “the world’s most By combining local construction techniques and
exclusive and luxurious treehouse hotel, fit for kings traditional craftsmanship with Blue Forest’s own
and queens.” This will be a complex of adventurous and innovative treehouse structures, we have designed
luxurious treehouses that will blend into their stylish and opulent ‘living areas’ in the trees which
surrounding environment, be suitable for a harsh blend organically into their natural surroundings.
tropical climate and promote strict principles of Guests will enjoy complete peace and privacy as the tree
environmentally friendly design and construction.’ rooms stand in their own small preserves of nature.
With regard to cost, we do not have a set price list as each treehouse and eco-lodge is unique.
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