Landscape Architecture, Manhattan, Meatpacking District

How to Turn Two Distinct Spaces Into One Unique Terrace to Rival the High Line

Posted On Fri, September 5, 2014 By Alyssa Alimurung

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Posted On Fri, September 5, 2014 By Alyssa Alimurung In Landscape Architecture, Manhattan, Meatpacking District

Image credit: Blondie’s Treehouse

You would think creating an outdoor space right by the High Line would be counterproductive, but after you see this beautiful creation Blondie’s Treehouse built for clients in the Meatpacking District, you’ll think otherwise. Working with 3,000 square feet of contiguous exterior space, Blondie’s designers, Tina Dituri and Charles Casanova were tasked with combining the two distinct areas into one singular escape. See the amazing oasis that rose out of their design quandary over at Renovating NYC.

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Tags : charles casanova, outdoor garden, outdoor space, renovating nyc, rooftop terrace, tina dituri, urban rooftops

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