East River Terrace

At a Glance

Private Residence
Apartment Terrace
Upper East Side, New York
2023

The planting on the terrace features a carefully curated selection of evergreens and shrubs, focusing on elegance, simplicity, form, and structure. By using a restrained plant palette, the design achieves a serene, timeless aesthetic that evokes a sense of calm. The evergreen foundation offers year-round greenery, while the structured shrubs provide subtle variation in texture and height. The simplicity of the plant choices allows the terrace to maintain an understated elegance. This approach offers a serene retreat, harmonizing with the residential setting to bring balance and calm to every detail.

Collaborator

MODELLUS NOVUS
ATELIER VIERKANT
EMILY ORD

UPPER EAST SIDE, NEW YORK.

The planting on the terrace features a carefully curated selection of evergreens and shrubs, focusing on elegance, simplicity, form, and structure. By using a restrained plant palette, the design achieves a serene, timeless aesthetic that evokes a sense of calm.

The evergreen foundation offers year-round greenery, while the structured shrubs provide subtle variation in texture and height. The simplicity of the plant choices allows the terrace to maintain an understated elegance, enhancing the space without overwhelming it. This approach creates a peaceful retreat that seamlessly complements the residential setting, emphasizing balance and tranquility in every detail.