LAVENOR
Urban Rooftop Oasis

Outdoor Lifestyle

Urban Rooftop Oasis

Transforming a London rooftop into a private wellness sanctuary with integrated greenery

Project Details

Project Type

Urban Rooftop Wellness Sanctuary

Project Goal

Transform underutilized rooftop into year-round outdoor living environment

Region

Central London, UK

Services

Outdoor Lifestyle Design, Spatial Planning, CGI Visualisation

Year

2026

Project Overview

A luxury rooftop transformation project creating a private urban wellness sanctuary above central London—integrating lush greenery, outdoor lounge zones, and sophisticated material palettes to establish a restorative outdoor retreat in the heart of the city.

The concept responds to the client's desire for a year-round outdoor living environment that supports yoga practice, outdoor dining, and quiet contemplation—balancing wind protection, privacy screening, and seasonal comfort through strategic spatial planning.

From outdoor zoning and furniture direction to planting strategies and atmospheric CGI renders, we developed a comprehensive rooftop concept that transforms underutilized urban space into a premium outdoor lifestyle destination.

Rooftop terrace design

Design Approach

Outdoor Zoning

Strategic spatial planning dividing the rooftop into distinct zones—yoga terrace, dining area, lounge seating, and contemplative green corners—each with specific furniture, planting, and atmosphere.

Integrated Greenery

Layered planting strategy using raised beds, vertical greening, and specimen trees to create lush urban sanctuary atmosphere while managing rooftop weight loads and irrigation requirements.

Wind & Privacy

Glass screening, strategic planting, and architectural elements providing wind protection and visual privacy without blocking skyline views or creating oppressive enclosure.

Seasonal Comfort

Outdoor heating, retractable shade systems, and weather-resistant materials enabling year-round rooftop use across London's variable climate conditions.

Outdoor lounge zone Green planting detail

Key Features

Outdoor Wellness Zone

Dedicated yoga terrace with premium outdoor matting and privacy screening

Luxury Outdoor Dining

Weather-resistant dining furniture and integrated outdoor kitchen planning

Layered Planting

Raised beds, vertical greening, and specimen trees creating lush atmosphere

Atmospheric Lighting

Integrated LED systems extending rooftop usability into evening hours

Wind Protection

Glass screening and strategic planting buffering exposure while maintaining views

Outdoor Heating

Discreet heating systems enabling comfortable year-round outdoor living

Urban rooftop sanctuary