Made in autumn 2024, this 30-sqm sculptural roof garden is a highly green outdoor space, teeming with focal points, biodiverse planting, unique 3D bespoke planters, HAY Palissade furniture & lavish lighting. The roof garden is the crowning gem of a Holland Park townhouse, located above the residence, completely secluded, sunny all day & enjoying an uninterrupted 360-degree panorama above a leafy neighbourhood.
Project Name: Holland Park Roof Garden
Studio Name: Mylandscapes LTD
This project culminated the long renovation process of the property. Bespoke 3D 2-tone planters provide bold focal points, planted with profuse plants for autumn colour. Salvia, Penstemon, grasses & herbs create textural tapestries, increasing well-being for both the clients & wildlife. The planters are completely unique, made only for this project. The 2 pairs of 3D planters were designed with angled sides, a 35mm recess & set afloat onto rubber pedestals which create an architectural, sleek shadow gap.
Powder-coated in RAL6028 & RAL6021, these 2 green hues complement one another & set off the verdant planting. We selected a deep red colour for the masonry walls to add depth, contrast & warm tones conducive to the sunny aspect. This backdrop elevates the green planters & lush foliage, generating dynamic silhouettes both day & night. Amenities include a kid’s vegetable garden, bbq, steel furniture, decking, irrigation & wall lights. The project was facilitated via an external furniture lift which uplifted all materials & plants to the rooftop, since its location is completely inaccessible through the house.
Planted predominantly for autumn colour, the crimson leaves of the flowering Dogwood tree, ornamental grasses flower spikelets (Pennisetum, Miscanthus & Panicum), 3 varieties of Salvia & 2 Penstemon cultivars are underplanted by myriad culinary herbs.
In spring, a pair of purple-flowering Lilac trees produces perfume & perfect blooms demarcating the rooftop as a lush local landmark viewed from street level across the vicinity. For our clients & 2 young kids, this rooftop enables year-round enjoyment relished in utter privacy, where guests, playmates & family can savour the edible garden, cook & sunbathe surrounded by harmonious biodiversity.
