Local architecture company Studio North creates the Garden Garage, which is a custom garden and garage detailed with Corten steel planters and a dynamic green roof. This home is located in the Upper Mount Royal neighborhood in Calgary, Alberta. The project came to fruition to address the challenge of having both a functional parking lot and recreational yard space.
The aforementioned Corten steel planters are applied as miniature versions of the garage's planted roof sloping towards the garden. The team at Studio North explains the design to Dezeen, stating that "The project is about the collision of the backyard plane and the driveway plane, which creates a condition that is part landscape and part garage, part natural and part manmade. The sequence of space and material from lower to upper seeks to create a transitional threshold from the surrounding urban context to an immersive otherly landscape that offers an escape from the city."
Image Credit: Studio North
What's Driving This Trend
- Custom Garden Garage
- The creation of custom garden garages presents opportunities for architects to design innovative spaces that combine functionality and aesthetics.
- Corten Steel Planters
- The use of Corten steel planters in architectural designs allows for the integration of green spaces into urban environments, blurring the lines between manmade structures and natural landscapes.
- Dynamic Green Roofs
- The implementation of dynamic green roofs in residential projects offers homeowners a unique way to connect with nature while maximizing the use of limited space.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can capitalize on the trend of designing custom garden garages and integrating green roofs to create innovative and sustainable residential spaces.
- Landscaping
- The landscaping industry can explore the use of Corten steel planters to create visually appealing garden designs that seamlessly blend with built structures.
- Real Estate Development
- Real estate developers can leverage the trend of dynamic green roofs to enhance the value of properties and attract environmentally-conscious homebuyers.
