Architecture, Conceptual
Design for a Multi-Family Residential Roof Garden
Intensive Residential Green Roof
The Intensive Residential Green Roof was completed with guidance from Ben Vaughn, who led the Landscapes Over Structures course at the University of Oregon.
A rooftop respite.
This green roof proposal was developed as an alternative design for an existing multi-unit residential complex in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon.
While there are sheltered private patios for the apartments located at the level of the roof garden, the majority of the roof garden is made up of shared community space, shaped and articulated to accommodate a multiplicity of activities.
Beyond landscaping, the roof garden includes water features which circulate recaptured rainwater, covered areas for weather protection, a gas fire pit, a grilling area off the community kitchen, and two embedded arcs, which glow gently from below.
A Rooftop Respite
Beyond landscaping, the roof garden includes water features which circulate recaptured rainwater, covered areas for weather protection, a gas fire pit, a grilling area off the community kitchen, and two embedded arcs, which glow gently from below.
Technical Grading Plan
The plan includes elevation data points, draining patterns, soil depths, landscaping call-outs, and estimated project costs.
Documenting the details with a technical grading plan.
Beyond schematic design, a grading plan was developed to communicate the technical details of the proposed intensive green roof for the residential tower, and the proposed extensive green roof that it overlooks on an adjacent, shorter, building.
Regulating Lines
Checking “regulating lines” is a design tool that helps to shape space in a logical manner that maintains consistent aesthetic alignments where suitable.
Regulating Lines
Checking “regulating lines” is a design tool that helps to shape space in a logical manner that maintains consistent aesthetic alignments where suitable.
Central Square
Although it is articulated into smaller, varied spaces, the central space in the garden is shaped into a square by flanking raised planters.
Central Square
Although it is articulated into smaller, varied spaces, the central space in the garden is shaped into a square by flanking raised planters.
Large Pavers Band
Beginning from the main entrance to the roof garden, a band of larger pedestal pavers highlight some of the livelier shared areas.
Large Pavers Band
Beginning from the main entrance to the roof garden, a band of larger pedestal pavers highlight some of the livelier shared areas.
Canopies
Glazed canopies shelter residents from the rain, while still allowing light to penetrate, and the southern canopy provides a shaded area to avoid the summer sun.
Canopies
Glazed canopies shelter residents from the rain, while still allowing light to penetrate, and the southern canopy provides a shaded area to avoid the summer sun.
Public Activity Clusters
Articulation of the larger space through raised planter beds, landscaping, fin walls, and canopies creates a varied selection of shared areas.
Public Activity Clusters
Articulation of the larger space through raised planter beds, landscaping, fin walls, and canopies creates a varied selection of shared areas.
Between the Walls
One of the articulated subspaces in the garden is the realm between two offset, sheltering walls, where residents can gather around the gas fire pit.
Between the Walls
One of the articulated subspaces in the garden is the realm between two offset, sheltering walls, where residents can gather around the gas fire pit.
Privacy Barrier
Each dwelling unit has a unique garden layout in front of it, creating varying degrees of privacy for different resident preferences.
Privacy Barrier
Each dwelling unit has a unique garden layout in front of it, creating varying degrees of privacy for different resident preferences.
Private Zone
Each residential unit at the roof garden level features a private patio, with access to the shared areas via footbridge over the water features.
Private Zone
Each residential unit at the roof garden level features a private patio, with access to the shared areas via footbridge over the water features.
Spatial plan diagramming to illustrate functionality of the design features.
A network of plan diagrams not only aided during the design process, but also helps to highlight the objectives and features of the proposal to others in a graphical manner.
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