A rooftop home has been built on top of a former industrial structure in Downtown Los Angeles. The project is executed by Oke Hauser and Corinna Natter of MINI Living in collaboration with architecture firm FreelandBuck. It is a part of an ongoing initiative to develop functional micro homes that respond to the spatial limitations and terrain difficulties of the urban landscape.
The rooftop home has a 15 square meter base. In order "to take advantage of the LA weather" and respond to the dynamic of the city, FreelandBuck leaves the facade of the house partially open. In doing so, the rooftop home is extended, creating an illusion of more space.
To satisfy the aesthetic needs of a rooftop home in LA, the firm installs "blue and pink trompe-l'oeil graphics [...] on the outside of the panels," facilitating an engaging visual dynamic.
Photo Credits: Laurian Ghinitoiu and courtesy of MINI Living
What's Driving This Trend
- Compact Rooftop Homes
- The trend of building compact rooftop homes on existing structures provides a solution for maximizing limited urban space and addressing spatial limitations.
- Functional Micro Homes
- The trend of designing functional micro homes caters to the growing demand for compact and efficient living spaces in urban areas.
- Engaging Visual Facades
- The trend of using trompe-l'oeil graphics on the exterior of buildings creates visually dynamic and engaging facades for rooftop homes.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can explore opportunities in designing and constructing compact rooftop homes to meet the demand for innovative living solutions in crowded urban areas.
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can capitalize on the trend of functional micro homes by developing and marketing these compact living spaces to urban dwellers looking for affordable and efficient housing options.
- Art and Design
- The art and design industry can contribute to the trend of engaging visual facades by creating unique and visually appealing trompe-l'oeil graphics for buildings, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of rooftop homes.
