Australian designer Robbie Walker has designed an elevated, steel cabin, inspired by trees, in Australias Victorian High Country.Image: Earl CarterCalled Sawmill Treehouse, the structure is the result of the clients desire for a small dwelling for family and friends. The project site lies at the beginning of a gully where street water was discharged, with one apparent flat area in the space, surrounded by tall trees. As a result, Walker decided to situate the building up amongst the trees and out of the water.Image: Earl CarterSawmill Treehouse was built with non-flammable corten steel and lined with Tasmanian Oak timber. The structures design was inspired by the trees. Its four stilt-like columns represent tree trunks, while its faade of slatted steel panels capture light more randomly and organically than a flat panel, like the leaves on trees.Image: Earl CarterThese slats function to help the building breathe and stay cool during the summer by providing shade. In addition,...