University of Luzon

Department of Architecture
Architectural Design 6
Esquisse No.1
Instructor : Ar. Donato v. Dion Jr.

Design Problem: Designing of a Rooftop Garden

In more urban areas, landscapers are limited in the amount of space that they have. If
you find that you are running out of room, or if you want an outdoor living space, then
things may be looking up for you, literally. You may want to consider creating a rooftop
garden. Rooftop gardens are an ideal way for an urban landfscape to expand their
space. Rooftop gardens also make good use of frequently unused and wasted space.

Objective:

Rooftop gardening is a concept that has been around as long as there have been roofs.
City dwellers have been tucking plants on roofs and fire escapes for generations. Even
green roofs, roofs covered with soil and plants, have been around for years. It seems no
matter how much land a gardener has, we always seem to be looking for more space,
and rooftop gardens of all kinds are gaining popularity in both residential and
commercial sites.

There are plenty of good reasons to consider a rooftop garden:

 They make use of unused or underused space

 A garden beautifies an empty space
 They can provide privacy
 They can be extremely environmentally friendly
 There is usually good sun exposure

Design Requirements:
1. Keep it open as much as possible (use transparent glass as parapet walls)
2. Grow tall plants and trees
3. Create raised beds (elevated floor)
4. Add benches
5. Create focal points (anything that can draw attention ex. Water feature, container
plants, tall tree).
6. Do some lightings
7. Utilize vertical space (wall planters, railing planters, climbers)
8. Play with colors and plant types (shrubs and foliage plants)
Required Drawing: Scale 1:100
1. Floor plan
2. Two (2) Sections
3. Perspective (Showing the best view)
Note : Label your plants
Floor Area:
12.00 meters x 10.00 meters roof top area (stairs and elevators excluded)