The first iterations were found in more commercial settings in the way of living walls, indoor gardens and water features, says Taya Cook, development director at Urban Capital Property Group in Toronto. “Now they are thinking of ways to do something similar in residences.”Urban Capital’s latest projects have been heavily focussed on integrating show-stopping garden features in their design. The sixth floor amenities area features an indoor lounge with greenery and a water feature, as well as an outdoor terrace with gardens. Meanwhile, the Planning Partnership, urban design and landscape architects in Toronto, has been working with Cecconi Simone interior designers on detailing the outdoor terrace features for Urban Capital’s new M2 project in Mississauga. So developers are putting more and more above-bed gardening in their plans.”Ten years ago a lot of condo building banned gardens, he adds.

Source: National Post March 07, 2019 12:56 UTC