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A quaint courtyard features a brick wall covered in ivy, a tree, and a patio with a metal table and chairs surrounded by potted plants, viewed through an open gate.

West Village Townhouse

An Ivy Covered Icon

A series of refined outdoor spaces beautifully complement the historic charm of this iconic West Village home. The courtyard, tucked behind an ivy-clad wrought iron fence, offers a more relaxed and intimate entrance for family and friends. Meticulously trained ivy climbs the brick façade, enveloping the garden in lush greenery, while white pebbles and bluestone underfoot brighten the shaded retreat.

Above, a newly constructed stairway is open to a full skylight flooding the lower levels with natural light and providing access to a thoughtfully designed roof terrace. By night, this extension serves as a glowing lantern, illuminating the rooftop gardens.

The roof terrace is thoughtfully divided into four distinct ‘rooms,’ each tailored to a different purpose—whether it’s a cozy nook for reading, a more social and open lounging area, a spacious dining spot, or a flourishing potager garden. The entire perimeter is elegantly framed by a carefully manicured evergreen hedge nestled in custom teak planters. Every inch of these intimate spaces is thoughtfully utilized, with espaliered apple trees embracing the chimneys and wisteria gracefully adorning and shading the stair trellis.

Both the courtyard and the terrace enjoy the dappled light provided by the canopy of a majestic London Plane Tree, offering a serene and protected sanctuary amidst the city.

A rooftop garden with sectional seating, a dining table, and greenery walls, surrounded by buildings and trees.
An iron gate is surrounded by green leafy hedges and potted plants, leading to a street. Stone pathways are set in gravel leading to the gate. Trees and buildings are visible beyond the gate.
A rooftop garden with various plants in wooden planters, a brick wall on the left, and a glass window structure in the background.
A stone bench is placed in front of a neatly trimmed green hedge against a brick building with three rectangular windows. Potted plants are arranged on a gravel surface beside the bench.
A small outdoor patio with a round table and three chairs, surrounded by potted plants and ivy climbing a brick wall.
A rooftop patio with a dining table, chairs, and lush green plants. The area is surrounded by hedges, ivy-clad walls, and lanterns for lighting.
Outdoor dining area with a stone table, surrounded by metal chairs. The table features a center succulent arrangement, and the space is enclosed by lush greenery and brick walls.
An outdoor patio at dusk with beige cushioned seating, a wooden coffee table holding candles, and plants along the perimeter. Warm lighting illuminates the space.

Project Information

Location

New York, NY

Collaborators

Alfredo Paredes Studio, Interior Designer

Harrison Green, Landscape Architect

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