Dazzle

by BEAM Architects

 Client Mallinson Woodland Workshop

Awards RIBA South West Award 2023

Dazzle is a striking, compact, one-bedroom treehouse, built as a short-term holiday let, located within an established woodland in Dorset.  The name ‘Dazzle’ refers to the unusual façade treatment that was used to confuse the identity and form of First World War ships. The owner and architect have played on this concept to create a distinctive external pattern of natural timber and white and black paint. Although the treehouse is clearly visible, the pattern does successfully confuse the shape.  

Read the full citation from the RIBA Awards Jury on RIBA Journal.

Structural Engineer CAKE Industries

Gross internal area in m2 35