Perched atop a garage on the second floor of a newly built condo, this expansive rooftop in Carroll Gardens felt almost too vast to comprehend. The design challenge was to create intimacy and human scale. A figure-eight path guides movement through a series of distinct garden rooms. Crisp, angular planters—some sunken, others raised—establish a dynamic visual rhythm that plays with elevation. A custom pergola defines the dining zone, while a built-in bench and L-shaped sofa create a quiet corner ideal for working outdoors. Year-round visual interest was a priority, especially from the interior, so conifers and ornamental grasses provide structure through the winter months.

We removed a wall between a cramped kitchen and small dining space to create a flowing open eat in kitchen.
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Roofdeck of the garage was resurfaced with cement paving stones. Custom planters were added with lighting and irrigation system. Perennial garden intermingles with perennial border.

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Outdoor dining area
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Garden paved with bluestone, ipe deck, corten border, synthetic lawn and pergola with shade sails.
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Outdoor dining areas and grass play area
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Contemporary garden with bluestone patio, Corten planters and small outdoor kitchen
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Manhattan backyard with grass free area ready for entertainment. Lower patio in porcelain tile. Storage armoires in Ipe. Fence in Ipe.
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Modest urban garden got an update with a pergola, kitchen, Ipe deck and a garden.
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Subway grating walkway and glass railing
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I very dilapidated garden on two levels needed a complete redesign. Clients wish was to make this dark space open, clean and easy to use.
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