Who knew that on top of this seemingly inconspicuous apartment building in Williamsburg...
...you'd find this? Props to Brooklyn architecture studio Loadingdock5 for a job so beautifully done. (You can find more photos from the project, here. Not surprisingly, the interior's pretty great, too.)
As it happens, my new apartment (which is just blocks from the building pictured above), has a rooftop that my roommates and I will have access to once we move in in July. Recreating Loadingdock5's lawn-like oasis might not be possible, but what about something like this? A grill, a garden, a trusty Dalmatian - sounds like the recipe for a summer well-spent.
What a cool building! I will have to be on the lookout for it. Rooftop space at your new apartment will be great! I'm sure you will be able to turn it into something awesome for summer gatherings. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! Is this on Freeman St? BTW Eagle Street rooftop farm has a very green rooftop, I just stopped by there last week. Good luck with the move Shoko!
ReplyDeletethat is a perfect rooftop garden.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was working as a designer at a publishing company I did a book called "Luxury Rooftop Gardens." They were all in New York and I've since pinpointed where most of them are... I feel like such an insider when I point them out to people when walking down the street.
ReplyDeleteyou got the apartment?! yay! pies!
ReplyDeleteI hope that the green movement trend lasts... This is such an inspired space!
ReplyDeleteI am having rooftop dreams, what a great out door space!
ReplyDeleteYes! There are a few rooftop gardens outside my window at work and I love the idea!
ReplyDeletethat is the rooftop of my dreams.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to move to NYC even more than before.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, thank you!
ReplyDeletePB, it's on Grand Street! And I'd love to check out Eagle Street now that I'm in Greenpoint for a couple weeks.
Elle, that's amazing! I'd love to see that book!
Bri, yes! Pies galore! Come visit!
Oh my god rooftop gardens are the BEST! They're so super practical, but also just so awesome! I'm so jealous you get a rooftop! Totally make it your hangout space!
ReplyDeleteMy DREAM is to have a rooftop retreat someday. This is so so pretty.
ReplyDeleteTara, that's the plan!
ReplyDeletepeople are so clever and I always love when nature and man-made can co-exist harmoniously
ReplyDeleteIt makes such a difference to have any little bit of outdoor space!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome Shoko, I love rooftops! It would be so nice in the summer! Please update pictures of your new rooftop once you move in!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the neighborhood!
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