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Compact Urban House with Sunset Roof Terrace Design for Maharagama

A planted roof terrace crowns this compact urban house. Pale rectangular frames surround timber-toned walls and broad glazing, while a small pergola creates an identifiable outdoor room at the top.

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What this design explores

A planted roof terrace crowns this compact urban house. Pale rectangular frames surround timber-toned walls and broad glazing, while a small pergola creates an identifiable outdoor room at the top. The narrow garden foreground emphasises how much of the home's outdoor life could move above ground level.

For a Maharagama house-design brief, this reference is useful when comparing a conventional roof with an accessible terrace. The image suggests possibilities for seating and planting but does not confirm usable terrace area, structural capacity or neighbour privacy.

Structa can examine the stair arrival and a practical route for carrying furniture and garden supplies upstairs. Roof waterproofing needs accessible inspection points, reliable drainage and overflow provision. The pergola and planter positions should be coordinated with the structure below. A good adaptation would preserve the welcoming upper garden while keeping the roof straightforward to inspect and maintain.

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