Modern urban garden with lush green bushes, white and purple flowers, and young trees, set against tall city buildings and a contemporary building with glass windows and wooden accents.
A modern urban garden with a curved wooden bench, pathways, a variety of green plants, small trees, and a glass building in the background.
Indoor view of a modern building with large glass windows, looking out onto a landscaped outdoor garden with small trees and greenery.
Modern urban outdoor corridor with grass and plants, reflecting glass building with wood accents, and city skyscrapers in the background.
Modern urban park with landscaped greenery, benches, and a canopy in front of glass high-rise buildings during daytime.
Modern building exterior with large glass windows, landscaped garden with green plants and white flowers, and curved wooden benches.
Empty outdoor plaza at night with wet paved surface, wooden benches, and chairs in front of a modern building with large glass windows and a wavy wooden canopy.
Outdoor patio with wooden benches and black chairs, modern building with glass walls, trees, and greenery in the background.

The JACX

COMMERCIAL ROOFTOP AMENITY TERRACE

NEW YORK, NY

  • The Quad at The JACX is a beautiful leafy one-acre park sitting atop the 5th floor podium of this new commercial development in the heart of Long Island City. The terrace amenity reveals the ultimate in Biophilic design providing enhanced work environments available to the entire working population and daily work experience where tenants can relax, socialize, and host outdoor meetings and outdoor events. Garden seating enclaves provide the perfect oasis for one on ones or private time on the laptop. A glassy pavilion with its fanciful wavy green roof was is integrated into the heart of terrace providing food and beverage service and indoor/outdoor conference room experience.

  • Credits: Sam Lawrence; Design team leader through project execution as Principal in Charge with HMWhite

    HMWhite: Design collaboration and planting design

    Client: Tishman Speyer

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