When living in town it’s not always feasible to have a lawn — an outdoor space at ground level that may be used for jogging round, grilling, or simply enjoying the weather. Small lots and vertical living things to roof space for a replacement for a lawn. And one way of uniting this roof space in a home is to create a rooftop addition. Listed below are a couple jobs that prop themselves up on the roof for a assortment of factors.
Fougeron Architecture FAIA
The Tehama Grasshopper designed by Fougeron Architecture is a project I’ve featured on more than 1 event. Relative to other endeavors on Houzz, it’s unique for being a renovation of a warehouse and a startling modern inside that belies the fairly dull exterior. The rooftop addition in San Francisco is a one-story glass piece that’s marked by a window that bows out on one side.
Fougeron Architecture FAIA
From across the street, it’s apparent how the rooftop piece is a new element in the northwestern building. The glass enclosure isn’t totally alien — it is about the size of a few of those windows but the articulation of this framing and glass allow it to be even more open compared to current windows.
Fougeron Architecture FAIA
From the top of the stair that leads to the penthouse, we could observe that a bedroom occupies the distance. Note how the door in the end of the photo is custom, to fit next to the angled wall that faces the rooftop deck.
Fougeron Architecture FAIA
Looking back towards the stair, it’s clear how the casting window is related to a kink from the ceiling over the stair. This kink generates another window that brings more light to the bedroom.
Fougeron Architecture FAIA
Now appearing along the stair, perpendicular to the previous photo, it’s apparent that usable rooftop distance is located on the opposite side of the addition. Therefore the residents may enjoy the outdoor space at different times of the day by following the sun across the roof.
Wanda Ely Architect Inc..
Heading to Canada and Toronto, this third-floor master bedroom and bath addition designed by Wanda Ely Architect is perched upon an existing building a whole lot more residential in character than the previous example. It is clear from this view that the addition is approximately 2/3 enclosed and 1/3 roof deck.
Wanda Ely Architect Inc..
A view from another angle indicates that the glass doors and windows between inside and outside and the wood fence in the foreground; the former connects inside and outside, while the latter gives solitude.
Wanda Ely Architect Inc..
From within the addition, it’s apparent that the roof deck is a romantic extension of the distance indoors.
Wanda Ely Architect Inc..
Seen from outside, yes, the deck is little, but any bit of outdoor space is welcome from town. The sliding glass doors are also a fantastic way of uniting indoors and outside, bringing a bit of the outdoors into the home.
William Duff Architects, Inc..
Like the last example, this rooftop addition atop a three-story condo in San Francisco unites indoors and outside through an operable wall. Designed by William Duff Architects, the master bedroom suite takes advantage of views over surrounding buildings.
William Duff Architects, Inc..
From the top of the stair, the custom cabinetry on one side of this large space is evident. Note how the clerestory windows are echoed in the recessed areas over the doors, used for locating picture frames.
William Duff Architects, Inc..
From among the doorways under the picture frames, the view towards the operable wall makes it clear that the rhythm of this wall and clerestories extends outside to the guardrail and also figurines. The rooftop deck beckons.
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