http://www.architextual.com/built-work#/2013-11/ A view of the hot tub with stairs and exterior lighting. Photography: michael k. wilkinson

With amazing city views, its hard not to want to spend all your time living outside. With this design, you can. In one corner you have planters packed with seasonal vegetables that can be picked, rinsed and served, all within about 10 footsteps. Want some protein with that? No problem. The outdoor kitchen is set to feed a crowd, all while engaging friends over the bar, and into the dining area. Here, with built-in retractable pergola canopies, you can control your environment to whatever shade, sun, or night sky setting you desire. And then, when you can eat no more, kick-back and relax in the comfy, heated lounge seating area.

Nightshot of this beautiful rooftop in Chicago's Bucktown area. Water, fire and friends is all this rooftop needs to complete one of the cities nicest and private rooftop. Photos by: Tyrone Mitchell Photography

Photograph courtesy of Pitch Concepts. This expansive roof top bar and lounge area has breath taking views of the city. Horizon Composite Decking in the color Ipe was specified because it emulates exotic hardwoods while remaining fade resistant.

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This Chicago rooftop is like no other. With features such as a dual waterfall, A core ten bridge, One off custom laser cut fire table - privacy screens - table base and leaf sculptures. An Italian designed and crafted fully automatic Pergola with an operational canopy at a push of a button, full kitchen and bar, An integrated two zoned music setup (kitchen, Bar area) and a custom Tuuci cantilevering umbrella. Photos by:Don Maldonado

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
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Pool and amenity deck is located on the second floor, above the first.
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Experience luxury urban living with this stunning penthouse rooftop featuring a private plunge pool and expansive city views, located in the vibrant Flatiron district.

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Situated on the west slope of Mt. Baker Ridge, this remodel takes a contemporary view on traditional elements to maximize space, lightness and spectacular views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound. We were approached by Vertical Construction Group to help a client bring their 1906 craftsman into the 21st century. The original home had many redeeming qualities that were unfortunately compromised by an early 2000’s renovation. This left the new homeowners with awkward and unusable spaces. After studying numerous space plans and roofline modifications, we were able to create quality interior and exterior spaces that reflected our client’s needs and design sensibilities. The resulting master suite, living space, roof deck(s) and re-invented kitchen are great examples of a successful collaboration between homeowner and design and build teams.