Floating above an existing office building in Hyderabad's Hi-Tech City, the rooftop intervention reimagines the structure as a recreational and wellness hub, accommodating a cafeteria, gym, gardens, and semi-outdoor gathering spaces. The design is subtle yet intentional, articulated through a lightweight steel framework and polycarbonate cladding, offering transparency, lightness, and contrast to the existing structure below.

A single, continuous roof plane spans above the existing structure, strategically offset to create a peripheral zone for landscape, circulation, and services. This roof is organized into five parallel bays, spanning 48 meters in both directions, which spatially unify the program while ensuring clarity and structural efficiency.

A sequence of five evenly spaced gable roofs, each set at 8-meter intervals, establishes a strong rhythmic order and aids in load distribution. The first two bays house the cafeteria, encouraging social interaction and informal gatherings. The central gable defines the primary circulation spine, drawing in natural light to the center of the building. The last two bays hold the fitness and play zones, terminating in a semi-open landscape court at the northeast corner, where people can sit and relax.

The triangular roof section maximizes northern daylighting and southern solar gain, while the material palette - polycarbonate panels for filtered diffuse light and aluminium roofing integrated with photovoltaic panels, creates a clear contrast with the existing structure. Integrated planters soften the built edge, while concealed lighting transforms the rooftop into a light box against the city’s skyline.