A consulting practice built around one overlooked space
Nolxuni was founded on a simple observation: the rooftops of Santiago's residential buildings hold significant potential that goes almost entirely unrealized. We exist to change that — one building at a time.
Started with a question nobody was asking
When walking through Santiago's residential neighborhoods, you notice the same pattern repeated across every building: rooftops crowded with HVAC equipment, unused drainage infrastructure, and no human presence whatsoever.
Meanwhile, residents in the same buildings pay significant maintenance fees for shared amenities — gyms, pools, lobbies — while an entire floor of potential community space sits locked and forgotten above them.
Nolxuni was created to provide the technical and design expertise needed to unlock that space in a way that is structurally sound, aesthetically considered, and financially justified for condo committees to approve.
Multidisciplinary by design
Rooftop terrace projects require expertise across several domains at once. Our consulting model integrates those domains from the start.
Structural Engineering
Every engagement begins with a qualified structural engineer assessing the building's load capacity. This is non-negotiable — it defines what is safe and what is possible before any design work begins.
Landscape Architecture
Rooftop microclimates — wind exposure, intense direct sun, temperature extremes — require a different approach to planting than conventional gardens. Our landscape specialists understand these conditions.
Community Design
A rooftop terrace serves an entire building community. We consider how different resident groups — families, older adults, working professionals — might use the space and design for inclusive, practical utility.
Technical Documentation
We understand that condo committees operate through formal assembly processes. Our deliverables are structured to meet those governance requirements — not just to describe a design, but to justify an investment.
How we work
Have a rooftop worth exploring?
Reach out to discuss your building's situation. We'll explain what an initial assessment involves and help you understand whether a full consulting engagement makes sense for your project.
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