Ivy Street Roof Garden

Landscape design: Andrea Cochran

Location: San Francisco, CA, USA

Photography: Andrea Cochran

This roof garden was designed during the renovation of an old warehouse into residential lofts. The terrace was planned off the penthouse space and built over an addition to the older building. To accommodate the weight and plants at the same time, three paving materials were combined: checker plate aluminum, plaster and concrete, and recycled lumber.

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The various volumes and shapes of the planters give the terrace a modern and original look. The plants are easy to maintain, which makes the terrace a practical space.

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The fence provides privacy and is made of Plexiglas, which allows the light to pass through and changes the illumination of the room throughout the day.