Graft Architects’ Living Hill Skyscraper

by Bridgette Steffen

Graft Architects has wowed us again with this spectacular living hill high rise complete with a giant green roof that drapes over the top and down the sides. Designed for a Japanese client who had tight restrictions on size, height, and setbacks, the AO Project expands from its confines and improves the space with lots of lush vegetation.

Set to be completed in 2012 in an undisclosed location, this large condo and light retail project adds a fresh expanse of green space to the existing urban landscape. The setbacks and height restrictions actually defined the dimensions of the building, but Graft Architects, who are well known for their organic architecture, gave form to the exterior shell and infused it with life. Balconies are cut into the sloping living roof, providing a residents a view out into the city over a sea of vegetation.

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Via Design Boom