Certainly! Here are a few examples of New Brutalist buildings that have successfully integrated green roofs or living walls:
1. Barbican Estate - London, UK: The Barbican Estate in London, designed by Chamberlin, Powell, and Bon, features a widespread integration of green roofs. The residential buildings within the estate have green roofs on various levels, combining vegetation with concrete elements.
2. Trellick Tower - London, UK: Designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger, the Trellick Tower is an iconic Brutalist residential tower. In recent years, a living wall was added to the base of the tower, featuring vertical vegetation that adds a touch of greenery to the concrete structure.
3. Parliament Building - Valletta, Malta: The Parliament Building in Valletta, designed by Renzo Piano, embodies a modern interpretation of Brutalism. It integrates a large green roof that stretches over the structure, providing insulation, rainwater retention, and a visually appealing green landscape.
4. Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design and Media - Singapore: Designed by CPG Consultants in collaboration with CPG Design, this Brutalist building incorporates various green roof terraces. The integration of greenery softens the massive concrete elements while promoting sustainability and biodiversity.
5. Usher Hall - Edinburgh, UK: The Usher Hall, a concert hall in Edinburgh designed by architects Fairhurst, Moody, and McLeod, integrates a living wall on one side of the building. The vertical vegetation adds freshness and brings nature closer to the urban environment.
These examples showcase how green roofs and living walls can be successfully incorporated into New Brutalist buildings, enhancing their aesthetics, sustainability, and promoting a closer connection with nature.
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