I am always on the lookout for roof top gardens. They can be
elaborate and extensive, or a quiet and private space. On one of our son’s
visits home from University of Alaska, Anchorage, we visited the San Francisco Museum
of Modern Art (or MOMA) to view their art collection. The building was designed
by Jensen Architects (an international firm based in San Francisco), and is very
distinctive.
One of the fun discoveries was the Carolyn and Preston
Butcher Garden Terrace, with its roof top sculpture garden and small coffee bar.
We spent part of our MOMA visit on the roof, enjoying the combination of closed
and open air space, and interesting sculptures. I also enjoyed the chance to
study the raised planting areas and choice of vegetation. It was simple, yet
very satisfying.
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| Carolyn and Preston Butcher Garden Terrace (MOMA) - raised bed |
The museum closed earlier this summer for a three-year renovation
project. See their web site for information about their off-site exhibition this
fall (http://www.sfmoma.org/). You can catch a glimpse of the Garden Terrace in
the short video “Trailer for Stories from the Evacuation” (fast forward to
1:11).
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