Landscape studio James Corner Field Operations creates a roof garden at the Battersea Power Station in London. It is complete with 23,000 plants and 55 trees, making it one of the largest residential roof gardens in the city. It was realized by LDA Design with the purpose of providing residents with a green view and a space for lounging and socializing.
Studio Founder James Corner explains that "We were initially drawn to the project because of the extraordinary context of the site – an elevated and large-scale roof garden looking out across the magnificent Power Station and its iconic chimneys, the River Thames and practically all of London as a 360-degree panorama. This beautiful rooftop garden provides a scenographic sequence of garden experiences, a magical lookout, and an amazing set of diverse experiences."
London-Based Garden Roofscapes
James Corner Field Operations Designs a Roof Garden in London
Trend Themes
1. Residential Roof Gardens - The creation of the large-scale roof garden at Battersea Power Station highlights the trend of residential roof gardens in urban areas.
2. Green Spaces in Cities - The roof garden at Battersea Power Station demonstrates the trend of incorporating green spaces in heavily urbanized cities.
3. Urban Landscaping - The design and construction of the roof garden at Battersea Power Station reflects the trend of urban landscaping in architectural projects.
Industry Implications
1. Landscape Design - The creation of the roof garden at Battersea Power Station falls within the landscape design industry, which is responsible for designing outdoor spaces.
2. Residential Real Estate - The trend of residential roof gardens presents an opportunity for the residential real estate industry to attract buyers through unique urban green spaces.
3. Architecture - The incorporation of urban landscaping and roof gardens in architectural projects opens up innovative opportunities for the architecture industry to create sustainable and eco-friendly structures.