Cascade of Roofs

Buildings · Building

Context Building Complex95 · Number of Stories96 · Main Building99 · Wings of Light107

Problem

A single, undifferentiated roof spread over a building with rooms of very different character hides, from the outside, how the interior is actually organized.

Solution

Step the roofs of a building in tiers, larger expanses over the shared rooms and smaller ones over the private rooms, so the outward silhouette shows the order within.

Usage Sheltering Roofs117 · Roof Garden118 · Ceiling Height Variety190 · Structure Follows Social Spaces205 · Roof Layout209