The Meadow at Amant
The Meadow at Amant
At a Glance
- Amant Foundation
- Roof Terrace
- Brooklyn, NY
- 2025
Working closely with the Amant Arts Foundation, we brought this green retreat to life amidst a stark, industrial urban setting as part of their expanding campus in East Williasmburg, Brooklyn. The upstairs of the building is a part of new restaurant, which includes a private dining room and seasonal outdoor space called Bar Zoli. Located in an industrial neighborhood with no neighboring tall buildings, is wide open, sunny, and breezy—an ideal setting for an immersive escape from the city. Together with GRT Architects, we designed a space that invites guests to relax, dine, enjoy the cityscape.
The rooftop features a bar and lounge alongside a larger, enclosed private dining room. Pergolas, decking, and thoughtful lighting create a welcoming, casual atmosphere, offering warmth through tone and material. The idea of a green roof seemed like a natural fit for this project. By integrating an intensive green roof system, we incorporated the benefits of stormwater management and rooftop sustainability. VERDANT pushed the concept further, designing a model with topographic changes and seasonality.
Native plants, such as sumac and myrica, provide shade while evoking a windswept coastal aesthetic. The forms emphasize durability and natural flow over formality, celebrating ecological resilience. These plantings ebb and flow with the seasons, creating an ever-changing environment that enriches the visitor’s experience. By incorporating sustainable design principles, the project offers a profound sense of immersion in nature, even within an industrial setting.
This lush environment seamlessly connects to an adjacent courtyard and gallery, creating a harmonious extension of the art foundation’s vision.
At the core of the Amant Foundation is a new restaurant, Zoli, that doubles as an exhibition space, serving as a space to a prominent art gallery in the tri-state area. Led by Chef Ned Baldwin, the culinary menu emphasizes experimental seafood dishes, and the bar serves an array of snacks. The thoughtful integration of greenery with architectural precision highlights the synergy between hospitality, creativity, and sustainability. This dynamic space not only provides an escape from the city but also enriches the experience of art and community in a setting that feels both innovative and restorative.
Collaborator
- GRT ARCHITECTS
EAST WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN.
Completed in Summer 2025, Photographed in Summer 2026.
Working closely with the Amant Arts Foundation, we brought this green retreat to life amidst a stark, industrial urban setting as part of their expanding campus in East Williasmburg, Brooklyn. The upstairs of the building is a part of new restaurant, which includes a private dining room and seasonal outdoor space called Bar Zoli. Located in an industrial neighborhood with no neighboring tall buildings, is wide open, sunny, and breezy—an ideal setting for an immersive escape from the city. Together with GRT Architects, we designed a space that invites guests to relax, dine, enjoy the cityscape.
The rooftop features a bar and lounge alongside a larger, enclosed private dining room. Pergolas, decking, and thoughtful lighting create a welcoming, casual atmosphere, offering warmth through tone and material. The idea of a green roof seemed like a natural fit for this project. By integrating an intensive green roof system, we incorporated the benefits of stormwater management and rooftop sustainability.
Native plants, such as sumac and myrica, provide shade while evoking a windswept coastal aesthetic. The forms emphasize durability and natural flow over formality, celebrating ecological resilience. These plantings ebb and flow with the seasons, creating an ever-changing environment that enriches the visitor’s experience. By incorporating sustainable design principles, the project offers a profound sense of immersion in nature, even within an industrial setting.
