Things are looking up: roof gardens | | In an increasingly urbanised world, the issue of how to create green spaces in any meaningful way is a pressing one for planners and architects. The renaissance of the roof garden might be one answer. | | Italy loves RODA's made in Italy A luxurious location with a breath-taking view of the Colosseum, the best of Italian design for the outdoors and your favourite cocktail to sip on a warm evening: what else do you need to feel good? | | I'm coming out: 5 top terraces | | Where architecture meets nature, the terrace is the perfect creative ground for some outdoor action. Bring your drink. | | | | FORCE OF NATURE: FAST OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE | | Both inspired by and made for luxury outdoor environments, furniture by FAST puts nature at its heart. From recyclable materials to complementary style and function, products are built to preserve the beauty of the natural world. | | HISTORY IN THE MAKING: SCIC | | Italian kitchen manufacturer SCIC has found inspiration for its latest designs in its country’s history, and, with its innovative, sustainable and forward-looking manufacturing techniques, strikes a balance between past and future. | | | TILE IS OF THE ESSENCE: VILLEROY & BOCH | | With ‘The Art of Simplicity’, VILLEROY & BOCH has designed tile collections that reflect our longing for a natural retreat – and sets the stage for the things that are really important to us. | | 30 years in business has secured German manufacturer BOSSE’s position as pioneer in room-in-room solutions – sustainable and comfortable spaces for trouble-free communication. | | | | | B&B Italia Outdoor 2020 Collection Three new collections, three different complementary worlds, three undisputed masters of international design who embody three unique approaches to product design. | | Urban Bloom, Shanghai, by Aim Architecture | | Photo: © URBAN MATTERS by MINI, CreatAR Images | | Urban Bloom: an experiment in human interest taking precedent over infrastructural needs. The garden pop-up transformed a car park into an urban oasis, and was constructed entirely from artificial means – a project for a city that emphasises people. | | Shma is a contemporary landscape architecture and urban design studio founded in 2007 by directors, Yossapon Boonsom, Prapan Napawongdee and Namchai Saensupha. Based in Bangkok, Shma comprises a young, creative, energetic team committed to producing work of the high quality. Their mission includes promoting sustainability and creating harmony between nature and the urban world. | | As part of our monthly giveaway, this month you can win one of four AXOR MyEdition mixers! | | THE NEW LINARTE GARDEN ELEMENTS CREATE A CONSISTENT STYLE AROUND YOUR HOME If you’ve been making building or renovation plans, you’ve probably got a specific style in mind – Renson has the perfect product range to help you achieve this dream, with terrace coverings, carports, façade cladding, and now garden elements. | | And want to advertise in a future issue? | | | | |