Saturday June 20, 10:00 to 11:30am | Manhattan Midtown Sky Garden by Hank White, FASLA, and Aaron Booher of HMWhite This excursion to a spectacular workplace landscape will take visitors up high above the busy streets of Manhattan. The award-winning, 6,500 square-foot terrace of the Midtown Manhattan Sky Garden takes advantage of panoramic skyline views while providing an intimate garden backdrop to the mid-century-modern building’s newly-renovated interior workspace. Richly textured and seasonally diverse plantings include a dense blanket of drought-tolerant prairie grasses, wildflower perennials, and spring flowering bulbs, punctuated by flowering Crab Apple trees. At twilight, the garden evolves into a subtle stage set of textured plantings, rustling softly against the glow of a frosted glass parapet rail—a soothing space where workers can escape the conference room or the electrifying noise of the dense urban environment. The roof garden’s biophilic design has elevated employees’ well-being, productivity, and morale. Photo copyright Ania Fedisz

The roof of this townhouse features an oasis in a very urban environment. The combination of Advantage Deck Tiles™ coupled with synthetic grass, gave the homeowners a low maintenance area to enjoy sunsets with family and friends.

This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

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Example of a mid-sized trendy rooftop deck container garden design in New York with no cover

Edison Heights represents an urban environment that weaves a rich fabric of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for younger professionals who are calling it home. They are beginning to update existing homes in residential city neighborhoods with the latest technology and materials while retaining many of the architectural details of the original building. This blending of traditional elements and modern amenities embraces a neutral color palette paired with tasteful color accents. Their concern for the environment is reflected in the use of recycled and natural materials. For many of them, they want their home to be a work of art and in particular they see their kitchen as art.

Edison Heights represents an urban environment that weaves a rich fabric of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for younger professionals who are calling it home. They are beginning to update existing homes in residential city neighborhoods with the latest technology and materials while retaining many of the architectural details of the original building. This blending of traditional elements and modern amenities embraces a neutral color palette paired with tasteful color accents. Their concern for the environment is reflected in the use of recycled and natural materials. For many of them, they want their home to be a work of art and in particular they see their kitchen as art.

Edison Heights represents an urban environment that weaves a rich fabric of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for younger professionals who are calling it home. They are beginning to update existing homes in residential city neighborhoods with the latest technology and materials while retaining many of the architectural details of the original building. This blending of traditional elements and modern amenities embraces a neutral color palette paired with tasteful color accents. Their concern for the environment is reflected in the use of recycled and natural materials. For many of them, they want their home to be a work of art and in particular they see their kitchen as art.

Edison Heights represents an urban environment that weaves a rich fabric of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for younger professionals who are calling it home. They are beginning to update existing homes in residential city neighborhoods with the latest technology and materials while retaining many of the architectural details of the original building. This blending of traditional elements and modern amenities embraces a neutral color palette paired with tasteful color accents. Their concern for the environment is reflected in the use of recycled and natural materials. For many of them, they want their home to be a work of art and in particular they see their kitchen as art.

Edison Heights represents an urban environment that weaves a rich fabric of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for younger professionals who are calling it home. They are beginning to update existing homes in residential city neighborhoods with the latest technology and materials while retaining many of the architectural details of the original building. This blending of traditional elements and modern amenities embraces a neutral color palette paired with tasteful color accents. Their concern for the environment is reflected in the use of recycled and natural materials. For many of them, they want their home to be a work of art and in particular they see their kitchen as art.

Edison Heights represents an urban environment that weaves a rich fabric of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for younger professionals who are calling it home. They are beginning to update existing homes in residential city neighborhoods with the latest technology and materials while retaining many of the architectural details of the original building. This blending of traditional elements and modern amenities embraces a neutral color palette paired with tasteful color accents. Their concern for the environment is reflected in the use of recycled and natural materials. For many of them, they want their home to be a work of art and in particular they see their kitchen as art.

Edison Heights represents an urban environment that weaves a rich fabric of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for younger professionals who are calling it home. They are beginning to update existing homes in residential city neighborhoods with the latest technology and materials while retaining many of the architectural details of the original building. This blending of traditional elements and modern amenities embraces a neutral color palette paired with tasteful color accents. Their concern for the environment is reflected in the use of recycled and natural materials. For many of them, they want their home to be a work of art and in particular they see their kitchen as art.

Edison Heights represents an urban environment that weaves a rich fabric of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for younger professionals who are calling it home. They are beginning to update existing homes in residential city neighborhoods with the latest technology and materials while retaining many of the architectural details of the original building. This blending of traditional elements and modern amenities embraces a neutral color palette paired with tasteful color accents. Their concern for the environment is reflected in the use of recycled and natural materials. For many of them, they want their home to be a work of art and in particular they see their kitchen as art.

Edison Heights represents an urban environment that weaves a rich fabric of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for younger professionals who are calling it home. They are beginning to update existing homes in residential city neighborhoods with the latest technology and materials while retaining many of the architectural details of the original building. This blending of traditional elements and modern amenities embraces a neutral color palette paired with tasteful color accents. Their concern for the environment is reflected in the use of recycled and natural materials. For many of them, they want their home to be a work of art and in particular they see their kitchen as art.

Edison Heights represents an urban environment that weaves a rich fabric of cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for younger professionals who are calling it home. They are beginning to update existing homes in residential city neighborhoods with the latest technology and materials while retaining many of the architectural details of the original building. This blending of traditional elements and modern amenities embraces a neutral color palette paired with tasteful color accents. Their concern for the environment is reflected in the use of recycled and natural materials. For many of them, they want their home to be a work of art and in particular they see their kitchen as art.

URBAN GETAWAY The Bain de Ville is most at home high above the hustle, noise and busy city streets below. Designed for the urban environment, Bain de Ville immediately brings a touch of modern refinement to any alcove bathroom space. Strong lines, integrated skirt, a wider deck and subtle but purposeful accents make a bold statement. Bain de Ville allows you to leave the pace of modern life behind as you sink into a world of relaxation, health and well-being. The signature Hydrothermo massage® eases away tension and stress, while aromatherapy and chromatherapy transport the bather to a place of deep calm and serenity. Sophisticated, sleek and made with purpose, Bain de Ville embodies the character of the urban bather. BainUltra’s Bain de Ville therapeutic baths are offered in the THERMOMASSEUR® category (with Geysair® hot air system) and in the TUB category, to which you can add ILLUZIO chromatherapy, AromaCloud® aromatherapy, and WarmTouchShell® Thermotherapy® technologies. BAIN DE VILLE COLLECTION · Designed for one bather · Integrated waste and overflow · Mia® control · ILLUZIO integrated chromatherapy (option) · WarmTouchShell for added Thermotherapy (option) · AromaCloud for the aromatherapy (option) · Color : White, Biscuit, and Grey (option) · Available in BainUltra’s 100% pure acrylic and UltraVelour matte finish (option) · Integrated skirt

URBAN GETAWAY The Bain de Ville is most at home high above the hustle, noise and busy city streets below. Designed for the urban environment, Bain de Ville immediately brings a touch of modern refinement to any alcove bathroom space. Strong lines, integrated skirt, a wider deck and subtle but purposeful accents make a bold statement. Bain de Ville allows you to leave the pace of modern life behind as you sink into a world of relaxation, health and well-being. The signature Hydrothermo massage® eases away tension and stress, while aromatherapy and chromatherapy transport the bather to a place of deep calm and serenity. Sophisticated, sleek and made with purpose, Bain de Ville embodies the character of the urban bather. BainUltra’s Bain de Ville therapeutic baths are offered in the THERMOMASSEUR® category (with Geysair® hot air system) and in the TUB category, to which you can add ILLUZIO chromatherapy, AromaCloud® aromatherapy, and WarmTouchShell® Thermotherapy® technologies. BAIN DE VILLE COLLECTION · Designed for one bather · Integrated waste and overflow · Mia® control · ILLUZIO integrated chromatherapy (option) · WarmTouchShell for added Thermotherapy (option) · AromaCloud for the aromatherapy (option) · Color : White, Biscuit, and Grey (option) · Available in BainUltra’s 100% pure acrylic and UltraVelour matte finish (option) · Integrated skirt

URBAN GETAWAY The Bain de Ville is most at home high above the hustle, noise and busy city streets below. Designed for the urban environment, Bain de Ville immediately brings a touch of modern refinement to any alcove bathroom space. Strong lines, integrated skirt, a wider deck and subtle but purposeful accents make a bold statement. Bain de Ville allows you to leave the pace of modern life behind as you sink into a world of relaxation, health and well-being. The signature Hydrothermo massage® eases away tension and stress, while aromatherapy and chromatherapy transport the bather to a place of deep calm and serenity. Sophisticated, sleek and made with purpose, Bain de Ville embodies the character of the urban bather. BainUltra’s Bain de Ville therapeutic baths are offered in the THERMOMASSEUR® category (with Geysair® hot air system) and in the TUB category, to which you can add ILLUZIO chromatherapy, AromaCloud® aromatherapy, and WarmTouchShell® Thermotherapy® technologies. BAIN DE VILLE COLLECTION · Designed for one bather · Integrated waste and overflow · Mia® control · ILLUZIO integrated chromatherapy (option) · WarmTouchShell for added Thermotherapy (option) · AromaCloud for the aromatherapy (option) · Color : White, Biscuit, and Grey (option) · Available in BainUltra’s 100% pure acrylic and UltraVelour matte finish (option) · Integrated skirt

URBAN GETAWAY The Bain de Ville is most at home high above the hustle, noise and busy city streets below. Designed for the urban environment, Bain de Ville immediately brings a touch of modern refinement to any alcove bathroom space. Strong lines, integrated skirt, a wider deck and subtle but purposeful accents make a bold statement. Bain de Ville allows you to leave the pace of modern life behind as you sink into a world of relaxation, health and well-being. The signature Hydrothermo massage® eases away tension and stress, while aromatherapy and chromatherapy transport the bather to a place of deep calm and serenity. Sophisticated, sleek and made with purpose, Bain de Ville embodies the character of the urban bather. BainUltra’s Bain de Ville therapeutic baths are offered in the THERMOMASSEUR® category (with Geysair® hot air system) and in the TUB category, to which you can add ILLUZIO chromatherapy, AromaCloud® aromatherapy, and WarmTouchShell® Thermotherapy® technologies. BAIN DE VILLE COLLECTION · Designed for one bather · Integrated waste and overflow · Mia® control · ILLUZIO integrated chromatherapy (option) · WarmTouchShell for added Thermotherapy (option) · AromaCloud for the aromatherapy (option) · Color : White, Biscuit, and Grey (option) · Available in BainUltra’s 100% pure acrylic and UltraVelour matte finish (option) · Integrated skirt