Roof Gardens

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Roof Gardens

NoticiasNoticias • 5 jun. 2023

Hengqin Culture & Art Complex embraces large-scale porosity with three impressive arches

El Complejo Cultural y Artístico de Hengqin forma parte de la remodelación a gran escala de la isla de Hengqin, un centro urbano de rápido crecimiento próximo a Hong Kong y Macao. Denominada "Hengqin New Area", la isla de 106 kilómetros cuadrados está situada en Zhuhai (Guangdong) y albergará una serie de proyectos relacionados con la cultura y la creatividad. Yunchao Xu Yunchao Xu   En 2018, Atelier Apeiron Architects, con sede en Shenzhen, ganó un concurso convocado por el Gobierno chino para diseñar un edificio para el Complejo Cultural y Artístico de Hengqin. La propuesta ganadora de la firma se centró en su adopción de un enfoqu... Más

NoticiasNoticias • 6 mar. 2023

Interstellar by Sanjay Puri Architects offers dramatic roof gardens in tune with local climate conditions

Located in the emerging business district of Ahmedabad, India, this unique retail and office space project by Sanjay Puri Architects is a rectilinear composition interspersed with landscape spaces. MR.ABHISHEK SHAH Three levels of retail space are situated along the broad city arterial road and sheltered by arcades. The office program is located on the stories above and steps back from the retail floors, resulting in a dramatic, north-facing landscaped garden for the offices. In addition, some offices on each level open onto landscaped terraces. MR.ABHISHEK SHAH Planned as a community space, the extensively vegetated gardens include open sheltered seating spaces for office workers to use as breakout spaces. In addition,... Más

NoticiasNoticias • 15 feb. 2023

Zaha Hadid’s curving Business Stadium Central in Vilnius to begin construction

Business Stadium Central by Zaha Hadid Architects has received approval from the City of Vilnius to move ahead. Integrated into the municipality’s urban plan, the curving proposal will offer a variety of new public spaces and amenities along with flexible workspaces designed to foster interactive collaboration. Construction is anticipated to commence in the second quarter of 2023. Image: Frontop With a total area of 24,000 square meters, the proposal is divided into two low-rise towers of 8 and 9 stories, respectively. These stories are connected at street level via a courtyard atrium lined with restaurants and shops and a sky bridge that connects the towers on the fifth floor. Elevators travel to the uppermost floors, which... Más

NoticiasNoticias • 7 dic. 2022

Expressive Pacific Heights Residence by Jensen Architects strikes a stunning balance between statement and subtlety

Comprising shifting volumes suspended over a steeply sloping urban site, Pacific Heights Residence by Jensen Architects takes in nearly 360-degree views over San Francisco. Joe Fletcher The home's siting draws inspiration from the residence that previously existed on the site. Designed in 1941 by Gardner Daily, the original house was positioned at the back edge of the lot with a detached garage accessed from the street. The new home draws from this siting and the concept of separating different structures and their functions.  Joe Fletcher The new build distributes interior spaces vertically with connected decks and roof gardens, thus allowing light and air to permeate the site through glazed sliding walls, double-h... Más

Proyecto • By GROUP AApartamentos

Max Euwe Kwartier, MEK01

MEK01 marks the Max Euwe Kwartier on the Kralingse Zoom with a seven-storey base topped by a 70-meter stepped tower. Accommodating 299 apartments with public facilities and communal roof gardens, MEK01 is part of the first step in the transformation of Brainpark I. The master plan, designed by the municipality of Rotterdam, transforms the former office park into a green multifunctional district in Kralingen. YuconVR Urban block with collective green spaceThree buildings, designed by GROUP A, ZZDP Architecten and STIJNVANDENBOOGAARD ARCHITECTURE, define the Max Euwe Kwartier with variations in height, volume and material. The mixed use buildings descend towards the promenade, creating a series of roof gardens. The area between the buil... Más

Producto • By Unity Surfacing SystemsPave-Land Series

Pave-Land Series

Our 1.75” and 2” thick Pave-Land Series is designed to meet and exceed all of your project needs for use on infant/ toddler playground areas (yielding a 4ft and 5ft fall rating), rooftops, recreational areas, fitness facilities and more. It is the foundation for a smart, long-term investment in durability and beauty that will last for years to come.As the industry leader, the superior raw materials we provide, coupled with our proprietary manufacturing process, unique design and large size product gives you the strongest, highest quality, environmentally friendly rubber tile system above all overs.All of our products are independently laboratory tested with respect to ASTM, CPSC, AD, FM safety standards and guidelines to be inst... Más

Producto • By Unity Surfacing SystemsPlay-Land Series

Play-Land Series

Our 2.5” thick Play-Land Series is designed to meetor exceed all of your project needs for use on mediumheight playground areas (yielding a 7ft fall rating or less),rooftops, recreational areas, fitness facilities and more. It is the foundation for a smart, long-term investment indurability and beauty that will last for years to come. As the industry leader, the superior raw materialswe provide, coupled with our proprietary manufacturingprocess, unique design and large size product gives youthe strongest, highest quality, environmentally friendlyrubber tile system above all overs. All of our products are independently laboratory testedwith respect to ASTM, CPSC, AD, FM safety standardsand guidelines to be installed over new and exi... Más