Large rooftop landscaping systems
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about large rooftop landscaping systems
Project • By DEEPSTREAM DESIGNS, INC • Residential Landscape
Modera Lofts by Mill Creek
With Modera Lofts, Mill Creek didn’t just restore a century old brick distribution building that served Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs. With a keen eye for preservation and adaptive reuse, they preserved and incorporated many of the items rescued from its days as a distribution hub for Butler Brothers.
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In addition to an opened and modernized interior highlighting the brick and thick wood beam construction, Mill Creek added a world class roof deck for tenants to enjoy the spectacular views of Manhattan across the river. The entire roof of this historic structure was redemised into dining areas, a sports field, and outdoor cinema, with plenty more space for lounging in the sun or having sunset drinks.
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Product • By DEEPSTREAM DESIGNS, INC • Alternative Rooftop Landscaping Systems Avoid Structural Building Damage
Alternative Rooftop Landscaping Systems Avoid Structural Building Damage
Alternatives to built-in or poured-in-place concrete planters for rooftop landscaping will avoid structural building damage, contractor and architect liability, and provide the lowest lifetime cost to the project owner and the environment.
As developers ourselves, we wanted to avoid the kind of structural damage to our new building that we had seen in buildings with poured-in-place concrete planters. The main reason we founded DeepStream Designs in 2006 was to make rooftop deck planters for our own condo building in Miami.
The tragic collapse of the Surfside Condo in July 2021 here in the Miami area was a wake-up call to the potential problems of concrete construction.
As builders and owners of our poured concrete build... More