Sky Line

Black steel and glass pergola on a rooftop terrace framed by feathery grasses and yellow flower spikes, Sydney Opera House sails beyond

We were engaged by Platinum Asset Management to create a garden across their terraces on Level 8 and level 9 in the heart of Circular Quay. The brief was fairly open, they wanted a variety of areas to cater for a variety of uses. Our focus was to ensure that these break out areas, be it for meal breaks or informal meetings, would be set amongst abundant foliage, far removed from the city skyline. A series of steel custom planters, over 90 in total, were arranged to create movement and encourage exploration amongst a relaxed and private environment. The plant palette was simple, species were chosen for their hardiness as well as their ability to move with the breeze, an important element when factoring in the outlook for staff.

Location

Circular Quay

Completion

2018

Service

Landscape Architecture, Construction, Horticultural Services

Rooftop terrace walkway between dark steel planters of grasses and young trees, glass balustrade and hazy harbour skyline view, Sydney
Black wire chairs and small tables tucked into lush grass planting on a paved rooftop terrace overlooking the Sydney Opera House
Rooftop terrace garden viewed through ornamental grass planting with Sydney Harbour backdrop, Circular Quay
Seaside daisy tumbling over the edge of a dark steel planter with arching strappy leaves and hazy city towers beyond, Sydney
Paved rooftop path lined with dark planters of grasses and flowering perennials, wire bistro seating and a timber bench, Sydney
Fluffy grass seedheads and cream flower spikes in a dark steel planter against glass balustrade and CBD office towers, Sydney
Wire bistro chairs and round table on a rooftop terrace overlooking a domed heritage building and clock tower among city towers, Sydney
Layered rooftop planting of grasses, aloes and young trees in dark steel planters lining a paved path among CBD towers, Sydney
Pale yarrow and seaside daisies among arching strappy foliage along a narrow paved path to a tucked-away wire chair, Sydney
Overhead view of three black wire chairs around a round table on pale grey pavers, framed by grasses and daisies, Sydney
Paved rooftop walk between dark steel planters of grasses and yarrow, wire seating and trees framing the historic Kyle House building, Sydney
Close-up of cream and dusty pink yarrow flowerheads with seaside daisies and strappy leaves in rooftop planting, Sydney
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