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Contemporary Roof Terrace

Urban Outsiders : Episode HUOUT-107 -- More Projects »
Todd and Liz Hallet live in the trendy district of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Their recently-constructed apartment building is a sleek and stylish testament to contemporary city living, but the roof terrace is a concrete catastrophe. Host Matt James transforms this dull, colorless terrace into a smart skyscraping sanctuary, proving with roof spaces the sky really can be the limit.
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Before: Coping with concrete
Next: After: Sky-high sanctuary
Before: Busy city executives Todd and Liz have had enough of looking out onto a drab concrete balcony. The interior of their home is effortlessly chic and now it's time to reflect their impeccable taste outdoors. They long for a clean contemporary garden with abundant plantings where they can relax high above the hustle and bustle of the city below.


Before: Coping with concrete

After: Sky-high sanctuary

Before: Boring balcony

After: Stylish terrace

Dealing with wind and drought


Trees in pots


Resources
Malibu lighting systems
Intermatic Incorporated
Website: www.intermatic.com

outdoor furniture
Yardiac.com
Website: www.yardiac.com

deck materials
Riverhead Building Supplies
Website: www.rbscorp.com

resin planters
Jamali Garden Supplies
Website: www.jamaligarden.com

landscape installation
KokoBo Plantscapes, Ltd.
Website: www.kokobo.com
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