Polestar builds a new tree house with sustainable materials
Abstract
Polestar, the Swedish maker of sustainable cars, has created a modern tree house called KOJA. With a mid-century flare and entirely made of sustainable materials, this is one cool experiment in designing a micro-living space. KOJA was designed by Finnish designer Kristian Talvitie, who also received an honorable mention in the 2021 Polestar Design Contest. It is the first submission from the Polestar Design Contest to be realized at full scale. "We were fascinated by the idea and how it translates our brand values into a different environment. That was key for us, and we were so impressed that we decided to build it," says Maximilian Missoni, Head of Design at Polestar. The design was inspired by Polestar design language - sleek, modern, a bit minimalist - and brings the company's values of sustainability and great design to life. "Most designers look at design from a user perspective," says Kristian Talvitie. It attempts to blend with the natural environment while creating an eye-catching contrast and beautiful design.