Rooftop Container Garden

For this rooftop garden project, the client envisioned a tranquil space with a Japanese-inspired aesthetic but needed expert guidance to select plants that would thrive in the harsh full sun and intense summer heat. We approached the design in phases, beginning with custom containers that could handle the heat and retain it's color, followed by the strategic addition of large trees and shrubs that would not only provide shade and structure but also complement the overall Japanese style.

Area of site

425 square feet

Date

April - November 2024

Status of the project

Completed with the intention to add smaller containers next season

Tools used

Procreate & Adobe Illustrator

Sketches

Results

The strategic arrangement of trees and shrubs established a private, enclosed atmosphere, while the containers added a vibrant and ever-changing visual appeal. The design skillfully combined beauty with functionality, transforming the rooftop into a serene retreat that aligned with the client's vision and withstood the challenging environmental conditions.

Karishma Patel

Bronx, NY | kwizardpatel@gmail.com

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