City dwellers no longer need to seek out a rare park to escape the concrete jungle, as many can find a relaxing, lush atmosphere above the penthouse in their apartment buildings. Rooftop gardens offer a relaxing escape from city life while promoting sustainability by using an often overlooked aspect of buildings – their tops. This list of the Top 11 Rooftop Gardens includes locations from all over the world, each with their own unique qualities and spectacular views. Read on to find a place for solace in your city, or to find inspiration for your own urban abode.
11. Upscale Entertaining
This rooftop provides a luxurious place to entertain family and friends within urban environment. The garden borrows features of more traditional intimate patios and backyards, such as natural woods, brick, pathway lighting, and candles. The multiple levels of this outdoor space allow for numerous types of events and groups to meet, demonstrating a more dynamic and fluid space for a party or gathering. While the bright lights and tall concrete structures can be seen in the distance, this rooftop feels cozy and inviting.
10. Modern Urban Farm
The Vancouver Club’s rooftop combines contemporary farming with a relaxing atmosphere for an urban rooftop. The design uses simple geometries to create a sense of calm and organization, while natural wood and colorful plants keep things fun and bright. Form also meets function with integrated plant beds and benches. Rooftop gardens like this that are able to grow herbs, fruits, and vegetables provide fresh and local produce for restaurants, groceries, and even tenants. It is considered the Vancouver Club’s kitchen to reduce food transportation and other costs to make their dishes more sustainable. Dense cities have the ability to provide food to a large number of people with the use of rooftop gardens.
