The higher the perch, the closer we are to the birds. If you long to be nearer to your feathered friends, you’ll want to flock to the Biosphere room at Sweden’s Treehotel. The unique cubed structure is suspended above the ground with a facade that’s surrounded by 350 birdhouses, inviting the winged creatures to stay alongside you. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in collaboration with ornithologist Ulf Öhman, Biosphere is as enveloping as it is eco-conscious, inviting new habitats for northern Sweden’s bird population. Approaching the entrance of the room looks a little like you’re walking into a black box; the exterior is clad in dark wood to highlight the light-colored birdhouses. The interior has similar treatment, but the space is punctuated with large floor-to-ceiling windows that provide ample natural light to the 3,800-square-foot split-level space. The minimalist aesthetic is intentional in order to let nature shine. Birdhouses are visible from every window, including the skylight above the bed. For birders, it’s a dream come true to watch the winged creatures, whether that’s above their heads or through the giant windows next to them. A double room starts at €1,000 ($1,179) per night.
