A world wide phenomenon, the new generation of tree houses is elevat-
ing the dream. "People think 'tree-
house' and imagine creaky plywood forts where kids sneak away to
have their first kiss,” says Roderick Romero, a Manhattan designer. "But
it's moved so far beyond that.”
And he would know. One of today's leading treehouse designers, he has crafted some very innovative above-ground structures for clients around
the world. Pictured at right and di-
rectly below are 2 of his creations.