Roof garden FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE DE LA TANNERIE MÉGISSERIE

A terrace and a garden: Jardins de Babylone, superior know-how! Jardins de Babylone created this roof garden on the premises of the French Federation of Tanners in the 8th district of Paris. This very first leather library was designed and created by Patrick Nadeau, a designer and architect, who prefers natural materials. The terraces are located on the 6th and 7th floor and offers incredible views of the capital. The development had a several features: A heat-treated ash wood terrace. Striated and plain terracotta pots of varying widths. A built-in irrigation system in each pot. The aim was to implement a free plant structure which did not invade the terrace with its height. In fact, Jardins de Babylone had to ensure that the plants were no higher than the guardrail to let people admire the views and the roofs of Paris. In terms of vegetation, you can all kinds of plant species: Sanguisorba menziesii (burnet) with small, purple bottle brushes and a very long flowering period (from March up to the first frosts). Angelica gigas (Korean angelica) which develops large umbels of small flowers and has enormous purple flowers. Sage and bee blossom bringing lightness to the space, or even grasses such as Pennisetum (fountain grass). The entire wall on the building side is adorned with fragrant white jasmines. They’re also accompanied by a modern red Laorus fountain. Two structuring trees: clump birch trees.