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A room that
stays outdoors.

Rooftop terrace · Zagreb

Almost 100 m² of terrace. Nowhere that makes you want to stay. Curved planters turn an empty, exposed surface into a series of connected places to spend time.

A night-time 3D visualisation of the terrace, with warm lighting on the planters, trees, pergola and outdoor kitchen.
3D visualisation · The same terrace after dark.
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Concept design for a rooftop terrace in Zagreb: curved planters connect the lounge, dining area and outdoor kitchen.
The rooftop terrace before design: an open rectangular surface with no planting or defined places to spend time.
Drag the slider to compare.Existing space / concept shown through 3D visualisation. Unbuilt project.
Location
Zagreb
Type of space
Private rooftop terrace
Area
95.9 m² in total85.1 m² terrace + 10.8 m² eastern passage
Project status
Landscape concept design
Landscape design
Dandelion Studio / Bruno Jelinić

So we didn’t start with a pergola.
We started with a single curve.

01 / A curve gives the space structure

Rather than lining the edges of a large rectangle with furniture, we used curved planters to shape connected spaces. They guide movement, separate lounging from dining and make room for trees. Planting filters views from neighbouring buildings, while the centre stays open.

02 / Then comes the furniture

The lounge extends the indoor living space. Dining, the outdoor kitchen and bar come together beneath the pergola. Each place has its own purpose, connected to the others by views and movement. The terrace becomes an outdoor part of the home.

A view from the apartment towards the terrace concept: the lounge and tree canopies extend the living space outdoors.
3D visualisation · The view from indoors.
3D visualisation looking from the dining area and bar towards the lounge, beside a curved planter with trees.
3D visualisation · Planting connects dining and lounging.

03 / The less visible part of the design

Planter volumes are considered alongside root space, zoned irrigation, drainage and overflows. Water supply and drainage are planned for the kitchen, with access for servicing. Lighting follows the planting and places to spend time. Details are developed before construction.

We didn’t enclose the terrace to make another room.
We designed a room that stays outdoors.

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