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The roof of a building is typically its endpoint, functioning like a cap or lid. But what if the roof becomes a new site for development, creating additional urban space on top of an existing structure? In this case, the roof of a hospital serves as the foundation for a new plaza and a tourist-oriented building constructed above it.

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Due to the hospital’s large footprint, it provides an ideal base for an urban extension. The plaza seamlessly integrates with the city: on one side, it aligns with the street level, while on the other, it sits elevated atop the hospital. A bridge connects the plaza to nearby buildings, which serve as vertical circulation hubs, allowing people to descend to the lower street level and the mountain’s base via elevators.

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This plaza not only functions as an extension of public space but also as a major tourist attraction, drawing large crowds. The transformation of a roof into a vibrant, elevated destination highlights the potential of reimagining urban surfaces as dynamic and multifunctional spaces.

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Lesson learned

Using the roof as an extra public space and connecting it with the urban infrastructure of the city.

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