Project Type: Rooftop

Carnegie Mellon University Scaife Hall

A sunset view of an outdoor terrace with people sitting at tables and in colorful chairs, with the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning in the distance.

Carnegie Mellon University is nestled within the Pittsburgh Low Plateau, a truly unique place where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers converge in the center of the city of Pittsburgh to form the Ohio River. The Western Allegheny Plateau Ecoregion gives a broad, ecological context to draw upon, for both its plant palette and its stone […]

LDS Conference Center

A multi-tiered stone terrace garden featuring lush green trees and shrubs against a mountain backdrop at sunset.

Featuring an extensive system of terraces and roof gardens, the LDS Conference Center is enveloped by landscape. The roof, balcony, terrace and orchestra levels of the auditorium are integrated with an exterior of fountains, stairs and gardens. OLIN’s design boldly responds to the center’s dramatic context in the mountainous Wasatch Range and the needs of […]

University of Washington North Campus Housing

A view from an outdoor concrete staircase looking toward a lush, rock-lined garden bed with ferns, with modern wood-and-metal residential buildings in the background.

The northeast precinct of the University of Washington is a distinct campus landscape, possessing a natural character that rivals the built context that typically defines the environment of an academic campus. The precinct is distinguished by its associations with the iconic landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, defined by its forest-like canopy of trees and iconic […]

Weill Roof Terrace at Carnegie Hall

A daytime view of a modern rooftop terrace featuring green lawns, stone walkways, and a triangular glass skylight, set against a backdrop of historic red-brick buildings and city skyscrapers.

One of the most revered concert halls in the world, Carnegie Hall has been a cultural landmark in New York City for well over a century. In order to modernize its facilities and expand its public education program, the institution has renovated the two studio towers above the auditoriums. The renovation has created an opportunity […]

Willis Tower Catalog and Roof Park

An elevated view of a multi-level modern building featuring extensive rooftop greenery, an outdoor dining deck, and a prominent glass dome skylight.

Willis Tower stands as an icon of modern architecture, however for decades the base of the tower created an unwelcoming urban environment. The reimagination of the ground levels creates a vibrant streetscape, atrium, and roof park that is an amenity for people who work in the building but also nearby residents. While still respecting needs […]