Urban Patio Forest

Amidst the seemingly endless activity and traffic of Los Angeles, I wanted to create an are that would feel like a forest in an apartment building. The challenge - the only space to work with was a small second floor deck. The limited space and lack of soil provided a fun opportunity to get creative.

Southern California natives were specifically selected for their acclimation to the drought prone area, which I knew would work well with all the plants being in pots and drying often. Further, passionfruit vines were trellised along the apartment exit to frame the windows from the inside and out, creating a feeling of stepping into another world.

Additionally, a custom railing desk, bar chair, and rug were added to allow the space to be livable. Lighting was added to the base of the pots.