BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
The design of the 60 Water Street Rooftop Terrace capitalizes on the spectacular panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, East River and Manhattan Skyline. Field Operations created a “meadow in the sky,” carving out a series of distinct “rooms” and environments oriented towards each of the unique vistas. The garden serves the residents of the building, providing a communal space for outdoor living, lounging, dining, relaxing, and entertaining.
A mirrored cube transforms an existing egress stair into a focal point, creating a continuous horizon that reflects the expansive views and provides a shaded area for sitting, dining and entertaining. The design also features a series of custom alcove benches that face downtown Brooklyn to the south, a long linear water feature that captures impressive views of the East River to the north where visitors can cool their feet on a hot day, and a large wood deck and trellis that frame intimate views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan to the west. A central dining area is surrounded by a tall meadow composed of various grasses and perennials such as Korean feather reed grass, moor grass, coneflowers, yarrows, and calamint.
Photography by Matthew Williams courtesy of Two Trees Management.