light & form ecological contemporary interpretation simplicity counterpoints raised lawna shared modernist vocabulary frames and planes

The space is located on the 10th floor penthouse level of a loft conversion of an abandoned warehouse, which is a national historic landmark and has an expansive view of the Mississippi River and a postcard view of Downtown Minneapolis. The garden terrace synthesizes the architecture and the landscape within a shared modernist vocabulary.

The loft architecture and landscape sustain a symbiotic relationship where each is enriched by the other, managing light and form outside of the traditional garden-residence paradigm. The modernist vocabulary provides a refreshing contrast to the notable riverfront structure, allowing the historic fabric of the city to be reinterpreted and refreshed for the 21st century.

Modular forms frame the outdoor space – the planters frame the meditation pavilion and the walkway, the terrace frames the lawn, the plantings help to frame the approaches to the lawn space. This penthouse roof garden is an excellent example of creating a usable space for intimate or large gatherings that not only shows the finest attention to aesthetic detail, but also embraces ecological design in stormwater collection and reuse.

oslund.and.assoc.
115 Washington Aven
Minnieapolis Mn
55401 USA
Tel: 612 359 9144