We Are On Fire This Summer!

There’s one element of your outdoor space that can separate you from the pack: your fire pit. It’s what everyone gathers around to tell stories since the beginning of time. We pride ourselves on our custom, concrete fire pits. This type of material is ideal for outdoor projects because it …

Chicago Roof Deck and Garden | 2016 Year in Review

As the year comes to a close, our team here at Chicago Roof Deck + Garden is looking forward to a little downtime after a year jam-packed with some phenomenal projects for some equally incredible clients!  Over the past year we have added two new designers, and given a huge facelift …

Landscape Architecture Jobs And How To Land One In 2016

The other day, the topic of discussion in our office was how things have changed when it comes to landing a job as a Landscape Architect.  Many factors play into these changes; be it the economy, technology, or just the overall culture within most offices.  Whether you graduated in 1985, …

Why you should use a Landscape Architect for Roof Deck Development

A lot of homes in Chicago are developed all the way through with the exception of the roof deck space.  Why is that?  The rooftop is the best part of any home, right?  Perhaps developers and builders just want to leave that space for you to fully customize it yourself! …

Gift Giving Guide for the Outdoor Lover

With the holidays quickly approaching, inevitably you are probably at one point or another going to find yourself searching “Great holiday gifts to give your boss” or “Great client holiday gifts for under $100” or most likely “Great Gifts for the Outdoor Lover.” And have no fear, we have you covered! …

Best Hotel Roof Decks in The World

When asked where one finds inspiration, a lot of people answer “Through traveling”.  When people are asked what they are most passionate about, they often respond “I love to travel”.   And since people really value their traveling experiences, it should be no surprise that they will often spend a …

Chicago Roof Deck + Garden’s New Space

We’ve been hard at work here over the last year not only creating beautiful spaces throughout the city of Chicago, but creating new, beautiful spaces within our office as well.  Located at 1859 N. Elston, we now have several different spaces that do a great job showcasing out design and …