Rooftop Terrace Design · Vancouver
From Shaughnessy to West Vancouver
Berlin-based manufactory delivering rooftop terrace concepts to Vancouver's most discerning Shaughnessy villa rooftops, West Vancouver estates and Coal Harbour waterfront penthouses, with plant design, outdoor kitchens and wellness architecture under one curatorial hand.
Why Vancouver is different
Pacific Northwest rain, mountain light, and Coast Salish heritage
Vancouver rooftops sit in one of the most distinct climates of any major North American city. Over 1200mm of annual rainfall, cool wet most of the year, mild dry summers, intense UV reflected off mountains and water, and a Coast Salish landscape heritage that frames every project. The City of Vancouver Building Bylaws and heritage conservation overlay define the regulatory layer.
We work in this tension daily: with BC-licensed structural engineers and landscape architects, with permitting and heritage consultants, and with the lifestyle expectations of Vancouver clients between Shaughnessy villas, West Vancouver estates and Coal Harbour waterfront penthouses. Our role is the plant and outdoor lifestyle layer – ecological substrate, PNW-anchored curation, and the wellness elements (spa, sauna, outdoor kitchen) that turn a Vancouver roof into a year-round sanctuary.
Our Vancouver approach
Curated plants, ecological substrate, lifestyle integration
- Symbiosis methodology – mycorrhizal partnerships, effective microorganisms and humus building replace chemical fertilisation.
- PNW-anchored palette – evergreen structure (Western red cedar, hemlock, yew, holly), Pacific Northwest natives (Pacific dogwood, salal, sword fern, vine maple), seasonal layers (Japanese maple, rhododendron, hydrangea, hellebore).
- Wellness architecture – spa, sauna and outdoor kitchen integration with mountain or harbour framing.
- Regulation-aware execution – BC-licensed structural engineers, City of Vancouver permitting, heritage conservation consultation.
Areas we serve
Across Vancouver and the North Shore
Most of our Vancouver work is concentrated in Shaughnessy and Point Grey villas, West Vancouver and British Properties estates, and waterfront penthouses in Coal Harbour and Yaletown. We also handle select hospitality projects.
How a Vancouver project unfolds
From first conversation to handover
- 01
Understanding before drawing
Site visit (or detailed remote survey for first conversations from Berlin), discussion of the people and rhythm using the terrace, early constraint mapping (rainfall, mountain UV, structure, heritage).
- 02
Concept and curation
A small set of plant compositions, material moodboards, wellness element placement. Always optionality.
- 03
Engineering and permitting
Load calculations with BC-licensed structural engineer, City of Vancouver permitting, heritage conservation consultation where required.
- 04
Installation and handover
Our team installs on site over one to several weeks. Plants are sourced from Pacific Northwest nurseries and pre-conditioned for the climate. After handover we offer ongoing care subscriptions following the same symbiosis methodology.
Frequently asked
What clients usually want to know first
- Do you work on rooftop terrace projects in Vancouver?
- Yes. Most of our Vancouver work is Shaughnessy and Point Grey villa rooftops, West Vancouver and British Properties estates, and Coal Harbour and Yaletown waterfront penthouses.
- How do you handle Pacific Northwest rainfall?
- With moisture-tolerant plant material, drainage engineered for high annual rainfall, fungal-symbiotic substrate composition, and material specification that withstands sustained wet conditions.
- How long does a typical Vancouver project take?
- Between four and twelve months from first conversation to handover. Larger Shaughnessy or West Vancouver estates often need eight to fourteen months of planning.
Start a Vancouver rooftop conversation
The first call is unhurried – understanding before any concept. We travel from Berlin for site visits when the project warrants it.
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