Alexander Ber Supports J.K. Rowling Treehouses
Online, August 7, 2012 (Newswire.com) - With the last of the Harry Potter series published, J.K. Rowling is looking for new ways to keep the Hogwarts' world alive. In an interview with NBC's Meredith Vieira, Rowling said she was looking forward to keeping a connection to Harry's world through a Harry Potter theme park as well as consider how Hogwarts could be implemented within her household. The Huffington Post released an article reporting on J.K. Rowling's plans to build her children a Hogwarts-themed treehouse. Innovative architect, Alexander Ber says the chance to build a series of treehouses that reflect Rowling's vision would be an exciting job.
Alexander Ber, who has designed sustainable and luxury treehouses across the world, says that the project would be a chance to keep the magic alive for the entire Rowlings' family. "Treehouses aren't just a way for children to play anymore," comments Alexander Ber. "They offer a chance for kids of every age to live, play, sleep or work in connection with nature. It is an exciting opportunity for us as architects to create innovative design elements that play off nature rather than take over it."
After several movies, an interactive online Harry Potter world and a theme park built to mimic Harry's magical realm, Rowling has applied to build two Hogwarts-inspired treehouses on her Edinburgh property. The designs mirror a Muggle's Marauder's Map and includes such things as a rope bridge, secret tunnels, trap doors and a trampoline deck. Alexander Ber said it's hard to imagine which member of the Rowling's family will enjoy the treehouses more, the youngsters or the adults.
The Rowlings' have two children under the age of ten and an older daughter. The lucky architecture firm in charge of the family's design is a firm called Blue Forest. According to TODAY Moms, the project is estimated to cost Rowlings more than $200,000.
The current treehouse plans are set to reach heights of 40 feet, but before the plans are set into motion the structures first need to be approved by the Edinburgh City Council. A source from the council says this shouldn't be a problem since Rowling isn't seeking residential permission and they are meant only for her children.
Alexander Ber is excited to see the end result of this project and is hopeful that this will inspire more people to build innovative treehouse designs. Alexander Ber states that, "The idea of treehouses becoming more mainstream would be amazing. People would be surprised at the design ideas that brought to life through treehouses - this isn't your childhood treehouse."
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Alexander Ber owns and operates The Tree House, an architecture firm in Boone, NC. His designs inspire simple, clean living. Ber has been part of the small homes movement since 2008. He has build live-in, sustainable treehouses that have been featured in Treehouse Magazine, Mother Jones, Outside and Living Green Magazine. Ber earned his bachelor's degree in Sustainable Architecture from the University of Massachusetts. He challenges architects to start thinking of new sustainable solutions for a better planet.