field operations tops brooklyn building with communal roof garden

field operations tops brooklyn apartment building with communal roof garden
all images courtesy of 60 water / two trees

located at the center of brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood, 60 water is a 17-storey apartment building designed by leeser architecture and developed by two trees management. situated next to the famous brooklyn bridge, the scheme offers impressive views across the east river towards lower manhattan.

the building is topped with an accessible 6,000 square foot roof garden designed by james corner field operations. in developing the scheme the design team sought to incorporate many of the same elements and plant life found at the high line, (a project they also helped landscape), including angled walkways, open viewing areas, and oversized wooden lounge chairs. the building opened just under a year ago, and is currently 85% leased.

the scheme is located at the center of brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood

the roof garden has been designed by james corner field operations

impressive views are provided across the east river towards lower manhattan

large planters have been integrated into the design

the terrace includes angled walkways, open viewing areas, and wooden lounge chairs

the garden measures a total of 6,000 square feet

a mirrored pavilion indicates visible landmarks

the building opened just under a year ago, and is currently 85% leased

apartments offer views of lower manhattan

kitchen and dining area

the building itself was designed by leeser architecture