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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: German Designer Creates 'Trunk Bunk' Portable Treehouse To Escape City Living
Caption: In a world where the hustle and bustle of urban life often consume us, German designer Henry K Wein has designed an innovative portable treehouse to help individuals reconnect with nature. His creation, the Trunk Bunk, allows occupants to spend nights among the branches of different trees. Wein's ingenious design offers a whimsical yet practical approach to experiencing nature. The Trunk Bunk's lightweight, foldable structure can be effortlessly transported by bicycle to diverse locations. A simple strap and pulley system facilitates easy installation and removal from various trees. This concept reflects Wein's desire to provide people with the opportunity to be "cocooned above the forest floor" affording them quality time to contemplate and immerse themselves in the natural world. He unveiled a prototype during Dutch Design Week as part of the Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) graduate show. Shaped like a hexagonal prism with hinged corners, the Trunk Bunk can be flat-packed for transportation. It features waterproof textile walls, small windows, and a self-supporting structure made from aluminium and plywood, providing a shelter with a tent-like ambiance. Installing the Trunk Bunk is a straightforward process: a rope is thrown over a sturdy horizontal branch, the pulley system raises the treehouse to the desired height. Wein's vision extends beyond the prototype, as he envisions a commercial version of the Trunk Bunk that could offer an escape from the chaos of city life.
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