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Living Roofs Ashley Penn

Living Roofs By Ashley Penn

Living Roofs by Ashley Penn


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Summary

Oases for relaxing at lofty heights: Rooftop terraces that offer islands of respite and tranquility amidst the hubbub of urban life. Beautifully designed, lovingly cultivated. Expanded new edition!

Living Roofs Summary

Living Roofs: Urban Gardens Around the World by Ashley Penn

A green paradise high above the city's rooftops is something so many people dream of, including those living in cities and searching for peace and quiet. Whether it's a communal garden for an entire building or an exclusive personal and private oasis, a colourful sea of flowers, home-grown vegetables or a pool, there are no limits when it comes to the imagination of amateur gardeners. This book of photographs showcases the most beautiful and varied urban rooftop terraces and exotic garden paradises from all around the world: from the Berlin country garden and the sprawling sundeck of the U Penthouse in Madrid to the enchanting rooftop expanse of the Willow House in Singapore. The featured locations, both unusual and individual, offer ample inspiration for your own dreams of a rooftop garden. Just sit back and enjoy this gorgeous book on your sundeck or in your cosy alcove.

The following locations are included in the book:

Milan, Italy (3)
Mantua, Italy
Madrid, Spain
Athens, Greece
London, UK (3)
Antwerp, Belgium (2)
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Munich, Germany (2)
Berlin, Germany
Dresden, Germany
Singapore (2)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Sydney, Australia (2)
New York City (8)
Austin, Texas
San Francisco, California
Berkely, California
Mill Valley, California
Toronto, Canada (2)

Living Roofs Reviews

Detailed plant listings mean that you can start to plan out your own rooftop oasis, knowing which varieties will best suit your space, climate and capabilities. - Homes & Interiors Scotland

About Ashley Penn

Ashley Penn is a Chartered Member of the British Landscape Institute and has worked as a landscape architect in the UK for many years. In 2012, he began writing for Landscape Architects Network, a website for which he is now Content Director. Penn studied horticulture before specialising in landscape design after earning his bachelor's degree. He was awarded the Turner Prize for Innovation in Design upon graduation. While pursuing a master's degree in landscape architecture, he became interested in landscape history and green technologies, including green roofs and green walls. He has written numerous articles on green roofs for Landscape Architects Network. Penn currently lives in Nokia, Finland, where he works as an independent landscape designer.

Table of Contents

5 A Roof with a View Introduction 9 Willow House Singapore 17 Edgeland House Austin, Texas, USA 23 Hilgard Garden Berkley, California, USA 31 Watermarque Sydney, Australia 35 Sky Garden Singapore 41 Mill Valley Cabins Mill Valley, California, USA 47 House for Trees Ho Chi, Minh City, Vietnam 55 41 Bond New York, USA 61 Euclid Avenue Toronto, Canada 65 Archilabo Milan, Italy 73 U Penthouse Madrid, Spain 77 Forest Lodge Eco House Sydney, Australia 85 Pacific Heights Rooftop Garden San Francisco, USA 89 Green Roof + Garden Toronto, Canada 101 Tribeca Loft New York City, USA 109 Carnegie Hill House New York City, USA 115 Rotterdam Rooftop Oasis Rotterdam, The Netherlands 121 K fer Rooftop Garden Munich, Germany 127 Central Park West Rooftop Terrace New York City, USA 133 Roof Terrace in Holland Park London, United Kingdom 139 Roof Garden Dresden-Strehlen Dresden, Germany 143 Spain on the Roof Antwerp, Belgium 149 Crosby Street Rooftop Terrace New York City, USA 157 Outside Urban Mantua, Italy 163 Copacabana De Luxe Antwerp, Belgium 169 Rooftop Munich Bogenhausen Munich, Germany 175 Milan Rooftop Terrace Milan, Italy 181 Thames Roof Terrace London, United Kingdom 187 West Village Co-op New York City, USA 193 Romolo Private Terrace Milan, Italy 199 East Village Rooftop Garden New York City, USA 205 Chelsea Creek Dockside House London, United Kingdom 211 Roofescape Melissia Athens, Greece 215 Tribeca Penthouse Garden New York City, USA 222 Index 224 Imprint

Additional information

GOR013649949
9783961713936
3961713936
Living Roofs: Urban Gardens Around the World by Ashley Penn
Used - Very Good
Hardback
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd
2022-03-21
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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