Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Safe Trampoline with no Springs - Springfree Trampoline


Your backyard surely misses something like this Safe Trampoline from Springfree. It comes in three different sizes to cover all needs, depending on sizing, age of jumpers and maximum load capacity. You can tell it is safer than any other trampoline out there from the very first look, but what does make it so special? Springfree has carefully chosen special technologies for producing their trampoline, making it able to top even the best on the market. The risk of harming the jumpers is practically nonexistent with the rods being placed beneath the jumping surface. Unlike any other trampolines, Springfree also uses a hidden frame, soft edges and a patented net. Is a great example of a product that overpasses any technical limits to offer security and lots of fun. With all of the above, you're sure to go for a Springfree safe trampoline in the near future.



Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Contemporary Rooftop Landscaping Design from H20 Designs


H20 Designs offers supreme contemporary design and the ultimate indulgence in rooftop landscaping. These elegant and sophisticated rooftops are perfect for a quiet evening spent in a hot tub, or a supreme setting for a cocktail party. Garden boxes containing lush greeneries and trees provide just enough vegetation while keeping maintenance to a minimal. Rich hardwood and stone tiles lie under your feet, allowing even your toes to indulge in luxury. The lit waterfalls create an atmosphere that encourages its viewers to slow down their pace and to take life as it comes. H20 Designs’ eco-conscious builders have created water systems that recycle rainwater and conserve energy while providing landscaping elements found no where else. Head to the rooftop for the ultimate experience.







Friday, September 11, 2009

Roof Terrace Garden Design by Amir Schlezinger - Contemporary Terraces in London


Geometry shapes this contemporary roof terrace, Tempus Warf, by landscape designer Amir Schlezinger. As you sit outside watching the sunset, you can relax knowing you’re in a space created just for you, with your ideas and wishes in mind. To Schlezinger, liveable and social spaces are key. How can you not enjoy a roof terrace garden complete with hardwood planks, a stonewall, and specifically placed plants in order to gravitate you to the best possible views of the city? This roof is contemporary with the bold shapes of the planters, the long lines of the hardwood, but it is also classic and easy to maintain design. Evenings are lit up by the warm yellow lights hidden under the planters – relax on a peaceful roof terrace





The upper oak deck leads the eye towards Canary Wharf, while the curved planters frame the view to the Gherkin. Hardwood, curved sandstone and linear lighting give balance to a dramatic setting. In the south terrace wave planters reiterate the presence of the Thames, augmented by Lavenders, Ceanothus and Magnolias. SE London, 83 sqm, 3 roof terraces.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Unfolding Rooftop Terrace in Brooklyn, New York


Terrain-NYC Inc. successfully created an urban roofscape in Brooklyn, the Unfolding Terrace, and what a site (and sight) to be seen. This rooftop terrace is a unique and modern complement to the industrial surroundings of the city. The unfolding sections of deck guide you across the roof allowing different bird’s eye views of the city below. Folding sections hide unsightly vents and bulkheads of rooftop space as well as provide storage space. Different levels of the terrace are lit up for emphases on the interchanging levels as well as add continuity to the placement of lights along the rooftop. This enclave is a gem in the city, allowing nature to unfold in this ASLA award-winning Brooklyn rooftop.