Small Urban Gardens

by Simone Schleifer

The small urban gardens depicted in this book demonstrate that the garden today, more than ever, has come to signify a means of warding off the effects of fast-paced urban living, providing a space in which to slow down, relax, and enjoy silence in the midst of a city’s bustling activity. The contemporary nature of the different projects lies not only in their use of new materials and construction techniques but in the ways they create large effects in small backyards and rooftops. The strategies employed by designers around the world provide a wealth of practical solutions for incorporating gardens into urban environments.

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