Rooftop Garden

This rooftop garden project transforms an unused upper floor of a townhouse in Bangkok into a vibrant outdoor living space. Previously neglected for years, the space is reimagined as a tranquil retreat and social hub for family gatherings and parties. The design focuses on creating a relaxing environment with a pleasant view, combining greenery, comfortable seating, and thoughtful lighting to support both leisure and entertainment. The space blends functionality with aesthetics, turning a forgotten rooftop into a valuable extension of the home.

My role

Landscape Layout design

Visual and Rendering perspectives

Plantings and Material Design

Construction Drawing

Coordinate with contractors

Area and Location

84 sq.m. , Bangkok, Thailand

AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator

Tools

Project Type

Landscape, Garden Design, and construction drawing

Site Condition and Criteria

Located on the north of Bangkok, Thailand, the rooftop area is on the 5th floor of the building with 84 sq.m. The challenging constraint is 20 centimeters thick concrete floor that couldn’t resist a lot of load. So, the design criteria are limitation of load bearing, available space , and clients’ program.

Landscape Design

A cascade garden with mixed shrub plant pots were proposed to the garden design. “The picturesque garden” is the concept of painting that like a artist drawing , similarly the planting is the colorful material to paint in the garden as well. This garden particularlly like the outdoor living room for this Townhouse where it helps gather and connect the family together.Also, using light materials will help limit the load of overall construction such as steel and fiberglass.

Garden Plan

The rooftop is divided into functional zones to accommodate both relaxation and activities:

Seating Areas (A & B): Positioned at the corners, these cozy spots are surrounded by lush planters, offering shaded, scenic views perfect for lounging or casual conversations.
Terraced Plantings: Elevated decks with integrated planters create a layered landscape, functioning as living sculptures that add visual interest from various angles.