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Rooftop Garden Design Ideas for an Urban Retreat
Creating connection in the city.
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Create an urban retreat by converting your roof into a garden. This complex project requires professional help from architects and engineers to manage crucial factors like load-bearing capacity.
Key choices include durable flooring like composite decking and lightweight furniture and planters to manage weight. Beyond providing a connection to nature, rooftop gardens help reduce urban heat, manage stormwater, and create wildlife habitats, adding significant value and green space to your home.
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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