Rooftop Park
E
nhanced Views
Connecting the
High Garden
to the campus,
the background
landscape —
adjacent trees, office
towers, and mountains
— is incorporated into the
composition of the garden
and provides a layered
experience for the users.
From within the park, you
are visually connected to the
campus and the surrounding
natural environment.
From the nearby office tower,
large sweeping gestures such
as the elevated walking deck
and the radial organization
of the community garden
provide visual interest.
The High Garden is a place
where campus users can
separate themselves from
the workplace while still
feeling connected to the
greater landscape.
A Greener Model
The High Garden introduces a
healthier, greener landscape
model for corporate
campuses as it provides
a new place for people to
connect to one another and
the environment.
Since the concept has proved
successful and attractive to
tech employees, DES A+E
is currently designing four
additional rooftop parks,
the highest of which will
be raised nine stories in
the air overlooking the San
Francisco Bay.
www.des-ae.com
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