Green Roof Competition
An initiative of the Committee for Melbourne’s Future Focus Group, this competition called on landscape architects and architects to design green roofs for one or more of three shortlisted buildings.
We envisage the roof unit as a part test laboratory, part amenity space which purposefully overlaps to allow people to see and experience the workings of the roof.Client:
Melbourne's FutureStatus:
ConceptualArchitect:
1:1 Architects
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Our design ‘The roof unit workshop’ fits all 3 sites of the competition brief. Our green roof concept is a flexible modular system, designed to adapt to varying scale rooftops and respond to differing site conditions and functional requirements. This concept proposes a floor grid system that can accommodate various modular options including but not limited to paving, grass, plants, trees and furniture.
The roof unit workshop provides healthier spaces for building owners, tenants and visitors, principally by providing external space and;
- long-distance views, to stretch and rest office workers eyes
- open sky, for relaxation and contemplation
- partial canopy, providing protection and the feeling of safety
- vegetation, providing fresh air and occupant comfort
The roof unit can provide a number of different spaces that can provide areas for building users to enjoy their lunch, hold informal meetings, sunbathe and take a break. The roof unit can also provide a spectacular backdrop for special one-off events; such as fashion shows and launches.
BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT
External Space
The roof unit workshop provides healthier spaces for building owners, tenants and visitors, principally by providing external space.
Different Spaces
A number of different spaces that can provide areas for building users to enjoy their lunch, hold informal meetings, sunbathe and take a break.
Flexible Modular System
A flexible modular system, designed to adapt to varying scale rooftops and respond to differing site conditions and functional requirements.
