Kohn architecture upgraded these two old law tenement buildings with the design of a new recreational roof deck.
Roof decks tenements.
Besides providing a large space for relaxing and entertaining a roof deck also helps in protecting a roof from damage.
Shared by both buildings the new wood deck design uses landscaping and planters seating areas and ambient outdoor lighting.
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Flat roofing is the typical roofing found on commercial buildings such as shopping malls warehouses large department stores condos apartment buildings and.
If it s not possible to cover with chips the preferred solution an appropriate reflective paint may be used.
One of the challenges for this project was that the underlying roof sloped from front to back for drainage.
Just add an umbrella for sunny days and kick back.
It is finished with small white chips to reduce solar radiation which can soften the asphalt.
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This garage plan features a rooftop deck providing a fun outdoor escape.
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