UPPER WEST SIDE
Sitting on a landmarked building on the Upper West Side, we approached this penthouse terrace remodel with the utmost care. Working under strict weight limits, we installed a new, lighter hardscape of near-white pavers with a subtle, random interplay of light gray patches. Black planters were chosen to compliment the yellow brick and terracotta parapet caps. For the plantings, we mixed NYC native Northern Sea Oats with Mexican feather grass, along with pollinator favorites such as hyssop, gaura, and lavender. Meanwhile native wisteria and clematis will begin the task of covering the tall brick parapet.
Every room of the penthouse has a door onto the terrace making it a perfect extension of the apartment. The family living here enjoys the space equally for entertaining and everyday dining and lounging.