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PROJECT:
An otherwise unserviceable rooftop outer space was reclaim and transformed into a unique and invite urban garden , providing much - needed assembly and entertaining space .
SUBMITTED BY:
Rose Brady Keane , Rose Brady Keane Landscape Architecture
The show historic territory of Irvington in Northeast Portland is the setting for this 1910 craftsman home list on the National Register of Historic Places . A lush garden exists on the expansive recession quite a little , with northwest aboriginal and basalt stonework track and wall throughout . The owner , an esurient gardener and diachronic enthusiast , commission a new garage and studio on the northeast corner of the website and want to apply the rooftop and integrate it into the rest of the garden .
The roof is two point , totaling 900 solid foot . It is covered with a waterproof tissue layer and two roof drain are concentrate on on each level and connect to concrete drywells swallow up in the garden . privateness from neighbour to the north and the street level as well as setbacks and guardrails for safe also had to be factored into the project .
The design solution creates a three - tiered garden episode from the back yard at the small grade to the upper ceiling level , each distance with its own character and program . The form , elevation , and exposure of the two ceiling top spaces provided an opportunity to create unique and extremely functional areas that are unlike the predominantly informal and plant - centre areas of the rest of the garden . From the street level , the screened sight of the elevated web site hints at the possibilities that an outdoor space can leave — from private bema to festive gathering space .
The lower rooftop point provide a setting for an outdoor dining area adjacent to the kitchen , a privateness projection screen from adjacent neighbors , as well as edible plantings . On both levels , porcelain stand paving create an even lightweight airfoil and meets specifications for drain and easy remotion .
Eight feet above the conterminous pavement and skirt by large plantings , the upper roof degree provides a tranquil and secret hideaway as well as a blank space to lounge , socialize and enjoy a firepit setting . A curved slat sepia bench rest on a brand shape curves around the flame colliery and provides a unanimous edge between the paving and planting .
customs duty and pre - manufactured containers stop drouth - large-minded shrubs and perennial , fruit trees , herbs , and eatable plant . A mix of sedums mete paved areas and provide a fender from the edges of the structure . Custom basalt stone , naturally weathered steel and hardwood element provide structure , passion , and complexity to the space .
A treillage is attached to the existing wall on the magnetic north side , create a model for espaliered pear tree trees and a secrecy concealment .
A three - foot diameter firepit sit down on the upper grade faceted with designed gap so matchwood of firelight can be seen from the exterior .
Rough - cut down basalt inlays and brook - alone blocks were incorporated in transition space between level , tying into the stonework in the garden below . The big planter on the north side acts as a roadblock and provides involve grime depth for goodly planting , as well as providing a out of sight expanse to domiciliate propane tanks .
Three years after undertaking completion , the garden is flourishing , and the stuff are endure beautifully .
picture taking : Josh Partee Architectural PhotographerSteel and Ellen Price Wood work : David Bertman DesignsStone masonry : Pete Wilson Stoneworks
