Rooftop Islington

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London

(UK)

“Composing a secret oasis in the heart of a metropolis.”

The Rooftop Islington project transforms an otherwise unused roof into a garden oasis dedicated to a variety of uses. The contemporary design of the garden was created to reflect a modern lifestyle, wanting to stay within the heart of a metropolis but have the access to an amenity due to the dwelling being a first floor apartment.

Site plan | Architectural drawing showing zoning and layout within the rooftop addition.

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The design cleverly combines structure, access, and planters in a unified way. Its spacious arrangement and blue-toned metalwork allow it to be disguised as a traditional rooftop silhouette that is designed to foster private communal interaction. The frame also acts as an outline zoning device of the exterior space.

Integrated design | Section view illustrating the relationship between the rooftop addition and the original property architecture.

Urban context | Aerial view showing location in the heart of the city, where private outdoor space is rare.

Site highlight | Aerial view with marked location.

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