06/02/2021
Rooftop garden with curved lines. Challenge was to create a unique impression by connecting different materials, plants, wood, emphasizing those curved lines.
Emphasized curved lines
Landscape architect used different Urbanscape® materials (Flocks, Cubes, Roll, Drainage) to deliver the solution for the roof garden with pronounced curvy areas and plant grass in shallow areas. The Landscaper employed local grasses, plants and trees.
Unique design, with emphasis on pronounced curved surfaces, also Urbanscape Roll (20mm) applied for shallow parts for grass planting.
Designer: Urbanscape
Year: 2018
City: Tokyo
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