Situated next to the Tagus river, Lisbon's MAAT museum features a walk-able rooftop terrace with a geometric design that combines both the city and the river. Photographer Joel Filipe explored the building's white-tiled facade in his photo series which illustrates the delicate and impressionable nature of the structure.
The roof is an example of immersive architecture, acting as a communal space during the day, and hosting community activities like movie screenings at night. The rooftop dips down, touching the ground and pays homage to the neighboring water. The building's design capitalizes on natural shadows and light to create effects that are reminiscent of rippling water, or an incoming wave.
The MAAT Museum's immersive structure serves as a community space merging architecture with with human connection and community growth.
Photo Credits: designboom, joelfilipe
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Immersive Architecture
- There is an opportunity for architects to design buildings that prioritize community growth and immersive public spaces.
- Light and Shadow Manipulation
- Advancements in light and shadow manipulation can be explored as a new way of adding life and texture to a building's facade.
- Geometric Rooftop Design
- Architectural design can be focused on developing geometric roof designs that lead to innovative and immersive communal spaces.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can expand its focus on designing buildings that prioritize communal spaces and immersive public experiences.
- Photography
- The photography industry can continue to capture and showcase the artistic and intricate design of new and innovative buildings.
- Event Planning
- Event planners can consider newer and innovative community-friendly spaces like geometric rooftop designs which offers quiet yet mesmerizing sights, as venues for hosting events.
