L-DESIGN Парк на крыше жилого здания в центре Киева

View of the citrus beds.

A futuristic rooftop garden design encompassing tomorrow's technology. The garden features green living walls, contemporary furniture and sculpture, space age awnings and composite decking. Contemporary planting compliments and 'greens-up' the design and ensures a relaxing workspace for tomorrow.

The auto courtyard leads both to entertainment spaces above as well as an extensive garage.

Clients provided a brief of a home constructed to exacting standards which would make both a statement within the township of Marysville and reflect a link to the town’s uniqueness within its geographical setting. The house had a dual purpose of being a retreat for the clients from their busy schedule of Melbourne life and to facilitate a bed & breakfast scenario for guests. These components were to be integrated into the sloping block and an external cladding of spotted gum and stone complete with a roof top garden blend the construction to its surroundings in a seamless fashion. It was also noted that the house was to be family friendly with a recreation area including fireman’s pole climbing wall and in-ground trampoline. The multi-purpose room was designed for the use of yoga classes for guests. The design of the home was meant to maximise the setting and surrounds and to allow for flexibility in use. The home was also designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind and the use of re-cycled materials were subtly incorporated. The external timber and stone cladding blends with the surrounds and with the roof top garden in place on the main building and the multi-purpose room, the outlook from the patio deck is one that allows for escape from the town life. Internally the home is modular in design with extensive modern kitchen, laundry and bathrooms fully appointed and the double storey aspect allows privacy upstairs when required. Guests can also take advantage of the cleverly incorporated climbing wall, fireman’s pole and in ground trampoline allowing children to be active whilst the underground storage room allows for items to be hidden from view, maximising space. Careful attention to sustainability was a key component of the client brief. As such an 8.4 rating was achieved for the energy rating. This included, foam panel to under slabs, double block reinforced concrete walls, extensive wall and ceiling insulation, complete sealing of gaps through the use of rock wood and the thermal qualities of the soil roof top garden. The clients were keen to use recycled materials where possible and the use of recycled ironbark is integral to the design. The sweeping landscaped gardens are also significant in both complexity of working to the slope of the block and linking to the building. The home is innovative in the distinct design and the use of the block to fulfill functionality in use.

After removing an old wooden deck and re-sealing the roof membrane, we installed a low maintenance porcelain paver floor on a pedestal system to increase drainage, air circulation and overall weight dispersion of the garden elements. We fabricated custom cedar planter boxes with a cedar and steel railing to add height for increased safety. As you enter the space, the focal point of the garden is a sleek, modern water feature with a pretty Mexican pebble and tigerwood base. The unique outdoor kitchen is comprised of Tigerwood, cedar and stainless hardware. Tigerwood cladding on the door of an existing stand alone grill, creates the illusion of a built in grill, with beautiful cedar countertops on either side. Landscape lighting and an irrigation system keep the garden stunning day and night. Jenn Lassa

Above the house there is a terrace with Wisteria sinensis on a pergola. Giuseppe Lunardini

Features: Energy Star certified Built Green Platinum EnerGuide 78GJ/year Green roof Tramway from the top of the lot to the waterfront 48″ Drain water heat recovery 95% AFUE Gas Boiler Venmar X24 HRV 75% Efficiency Low flow plumbing fixtures Integrated home automation system Average 80% recycled construction waste LIVEROOF: Nats Nursery Ltd. BUILDER: Naikoon Contracting Ltd. ARCHITECT: Synthesis Design INTERIOR DESIGN: Synthesis Design LOCATION: Deep Cove, North Vancouver COMPLETION: 2018 Photo by Ema Peterson Photography

Poured in place concrete steps between garage and house lead to the upper section of the backyard and green roof on the garage.

L-DESIGN Парк на крыше жилого здания в центре Киева

This custom planting design incorporated seasonal annuals into a succession of perennial plants, shrubs, and flowering plants to create multiple seasons of delight! Building upon the amazing work by Chicago Roof Deck + Garden, our team designed and installed a custom planting design for our client. Design intent incorporated seasonality to the progression from Spring, Summer, Fall, and into Winter, into an incredibly compact area.

This green roof on Kiawah Island is planted with a mix of grasses including Nasella, Sweetgrass & Spartina. Ipe decking floats above the crushed slate and bluestone, and silvered Cedars, taken from the marsh on site, bring the site up to the roof. Wes Fredsell Photography

These bronze fountains were engineered to be fitted in place on the 15th floor but can also be removed and disassembled for maintenance requirements.