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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 garden terrace. This project requires professional help from architects and engineers to manage load-bearing capacity and council consent.
Key design choices include:
- Durable, low-maintenance flooring like composite decking.
- Lightweight furniture and planters to minimise structural stress.
- Local plants suited to thrive in your area's conditions.
A rooftop garden provides a valuable green space that enhances wellbeing, reduces urban heat, and creates 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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