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Rooftop Garden Design Ideas for an Urban Retreat
Creating connection in the city.
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Transform your roof into an urban retreat with a rooftop garden. This project requires professional help from architects and structural engineers to manage crucial factors like load-bearing capacity.
Key decisions include choosing the right flooring, such as low-maintenance composite decking, and selecting lightweight furniture and planters. Using local plants ensures they will thrive. Beyond creating a personal oasis, these gardens help reduce urban heat, manage stormwater, and provide valuable habitats for local wildlife.
1. You’ll need some professional help
On a central Auckland street, architect Vlad Cekus of BVA Studio transformed a 1920s bungalow into a contemporary city oasis of raw materials capped by a flowering green roof – the home was named the 2023 Alt & Reno Home of the Year. Image: Jackie Meiring.
2. Choosing the right flooring
At the gateway to Avondale town centre, this building of arches and brick is a commanding presence that marks a change of face for one of West Auckland’s most populous suburbs. A rooftop garden sits between the two buildings, a pool adjacent, creating a green community space for residents.
3. Selecting lightweight decor
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