In cities around the world, rooftop gardens have become a popular way to make use of the limited real estate that’s available in environments defined by industrial buildings.
These rooftop gardens are part of a burgeoning movement in Buenos Aires to combat climate change by introducing plant life to urban areas. Photo via Minutouno.
The roof of the Publicis Groupe’s building in Paris is home to a variety of trees and potted plants, providing a peaceful retreat for employees. Photo via Pbase.
An apartment building in Darmstadt, Germany calls to mind layers upon layers of sediment compressed beneath newer forms of plant life; its rooftop garden is just one aspect of its unique appearance. Photo via Huffington Post.
The Canary Wharf Underground Station in London is blanketed by a public park, composed of sprawling lawns and rows of trees. True, this park is at ground level, but it forms the roof of the subterranean tube station that thousands of Londoners use every day. Photo via Girl Meets London.
This rooftop boasts a clear view of the skyline; even the London Eye is visible in the distance. London-based landscaping firm Urban Roof Gardens used the warm tones of the decking to create a contrast against the dreary gray of the surrounding buildings. Photo via Urban Roof Gardens.
These rooftop gardens are part of a burgeoning movement in Buenos Aires to combat climate change by introducing plant life to urban areas. Photo via Minutouno.
Docomomo US announces the winners of this year's Modernism in America Awards. Each project showcases exemplary modern restoration techniques, practices, and ideas.
Today, we kicked off this year’s annual Dwell on Design at the LA Convention Center, which will continue through Sunday, June 26th. Though we’ve been hosting this extensive event for years, this time around is particularly special.
By straightening angles, installing windows, and adding vertical accents, architect Aaron Ritenour brought light and order to an irregularly shaped apartment in the heart of Athens, Greece.
From the bones of a neglected farmstead in rural Scotland emerges a low-impact, solar-powered home that’s all about working with what was already there.
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