Pattern 220
Roof Vaults
Context Roof Garden118 · Floor-Ceiling Vaults219 · Sheltering Roofs117
Problem
A flat roof made of heavy materials calls for a great deal of structure and gives the rooms below no particular sense of shelter overhead.
Solution
Shape the roof as a light vault or shell, so the rooms beneath are covered with a curved ceiling that feels protective and enclosing.
Usage Dormer Windows231 · Roof Caps232 · Lapped Outside Walls234