The fact that the work was going to be sited at Croome also influenced the work, or at least contributes to how it can be read. Until the early 2000s, many parts of the Croome site were derelict or being taken over by plant life. In some ways, the treehouse imagines what might happen if this process were to continue: trees growing straight up through neoclassical follies, weeds reclaiming stately homes and the carefully landscaped gardens returning to their marshy origins. This also harks back to the Ancient ruins from which Adam initially drew inspiration.
Q: How the piece was physically created?
Chris: Starting with watercolour sketches and some approximate dimensions, we put together a 3D model of the treehouse using modelling software. As we planned to prefabricate the treehouse in parts, then transport them to Croome for assembly, we then decided to model into smaller units; columns, wall panels, roof segments, etc. Each unit was fabricated in timber and plywood. We also pre-painted most of the parts.