The residential and educational 'SL11024' housing complex by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects is made with several different communal rooftops to help improve the quality of life for its tenants.
The wedge-shaped building is located near UCLA in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles and is split into two separate volumes. Communal rooftop spaces were heavily integrated into the design to help provide gathering spaces for tenants, and also to help promote community building amongst the residents living there.
Each floor level of this sloped multi-layered complex is granted access to an outdoor gathering area. Painted in green and featuring an extensive focus on communal spaces, this outdoor complex is specifically designed to create a more connected and natural urban area.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Communal Rooftop Spaces
- Creating communal rooftop spaces in housing complexes to enhance community building and improve quality of life.
- Social Building Design
- Incorporating extensive communal spaces into building designs to foster a sense of community and promote social interaction.
- Natural Urban Areas
- Designing outdoor spaces in housing complexes to create a more connected and natural urban environment.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate Development
- Developing housing complexes with communal rooftop spaces as a unique selling point for tenants seeking community-oriented living.
- Architecture and Design
- Integrating communal rooftop spaces into building designs as part of a larger trend towards more social and connected living environments.
- Urban Planning
- Leveraging the concept of natural urban areas to guide the development and design of outdoor spaces in residential complexes.
