Skyscraper Design Has Balconies With Private Gardens - as part of the news series by GeoBeats.
While a big-city life is unquestionably exciting, we all still crave to be closer to nature and urban planners cater to that need by setting up city parks.
The Canopy concept by Boutique Design, a Hong Kong based form, offers an extraordinary design that takes the idea of melding an urban space and nature much further.
The idea is to literally have your private garden even if you are on higher floors.
"The 360 degrees glass facade allows natural light to illuminate the interior while the outdoor greenery provides a natural shade during the summer." notes the design firm.
There are many buildings around the world which allow you to have smaller terraces but The Canopy's design integrates trees and plants on a larger scale.
It seems amenities in apartment buildings are no longer restricted to one centralized area and trend is towards making them more accessible to individuals.
Another case in point - a building being constructed in India will have private pools at the edges of balconies.
So what's a dream feature that you'd like for your private balcony?