Futures Forum: A swirling green rooftop: "the architect carved a habitat from the constraints of the valley and allowed the landscape to play an important role in moulding the building."

Thursday, 12 July 2018

A swirling green rooftop: "the architect carved a habitat from the constraints of the valley and allowed the landscape to play an important role in moulding the building."

Architecture can be both inspiring as art and respectful of the natural environment:

Amazing Green Roof-scape

This swirling green rooftop was designed by CPG for Nanyang Technological University.

The school sits in a wooded valley in Singapore. To minimize disturbance to the surrounding environment, the architect carved a habitat from the constraints of the valley and allowed the landscape to play an important role in moulding the building.

Aside from its visual impact, the turfed roof-scape helps to lower the temperature of the roof and surrounding areas. It works as both a functional space and a scenic outdoor community space. The roof top is easily accessible by steps along its edge.