Trees have historic
and symbolic significance as providers of shade, security and enclosure in the
environment. Wood from trees is perhaps our oldest building material. So what
about making a tree the center of an all-new futuristic furniture and interior
design concept?
Bucking the idea that
ultramodern designs must be sleek, simple and angular, this tree was designed
by Shanfan Huang & Huang Zhe to be the interactive electronic heart of this
conceptual living space. It houses audio/visual equipment, computer, cell phone
and other gadgets at the center of the room.
More than just a
functional entertainment hub, however, the tree is also envisioned as place to
interact with other family members by leaving messages that light up on the
sides via LEDs. In essence, this is more than just a new all-in-one furniture
idea – it is a different way of looking at how we live and interact in common
spaces, a personal and personable alternative to traditional interior design
strategies.
