Large portions of the terrace were constructed as intensive green roof areas to support mixed perennials.

A new lounge area is nestled among a "grove" of hornbeam trees, which were planted in large planter to accommodate future growth.

Users of the lounge area can feel a sense of intimacy, without being spatially disconnected from the rest of the terrace programming.

This photo shows the existing terrace prior to our re-design. It's ground plane is largely unarticulated and meant as a viewing garden from above.

After demolition, our team started installed the paving system and new BBQ stations.

A full day of craning pallets and lift sacks of material increased our efficiency with installation.

By re-using the existing pavers as the underlayment for the new synthetic lawn, we were able to execute the design intent seamlessly with the existing conditions.

A series of four BBQ stations with outdoor refrigerators offer building residents great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors without leaving the comfort of their homes.

A large built-in bench was designed with a planter that created a division between the open lawn area and the BBQ stations.

The green roof plant palette features perennials that would thrive in shadey conditions with year-round interest.

Fargesia was planted as a hedge to create a buffer at the parapet from the street, which was only 20' below the terrace.

Formerly a visual garden with low planters filled with pachsyandra, this area was redesigned as a "private terrace" that could be rented to larger groups for private events.

The "private terrace" featured a larger BBQ counter complete with an outdoor sink, along with corian countertops.

While there are multiple sitting areas, the central lawn unifies this large terrace, and the building will be planning outdoor communal events like movie screens on the lawn.

In the evenings, the terrace lighting transforms the space, offering yet another way for residents to enjoy this great amenity.

This is the conceptual layout rendering that was presented to our client during the early phases of design development.