Terrace Ko, 1070 Vienna

Rooftop terrace with green wicker chairs and potted shrubs (Ficus sp.) on a wooden deck.

Green corners and niches above the roofs

Lavandula angustifolia lavender in foreground; green woven lounge chairs with cushions on a balcony garden with shrubs and glass railing.
Rooftop patio with white metal chairs around a white table; a large green planter holds a Ficus sp. tree and Pennisetum setaceum grasses.

High above the rooftops of Vienna’s 7th district lies this extraordinary terrace – although “terrace” doesn’t really do justice to this thoughtfully designed outdoor space.

Interior living space with sliding glass doors opening to a sunlit rooftop terrace, featuring wicker seating, a yellow coffee table, and potted shrubs.

FACTSHEET:

Terrace area: 140 m²
Features: uniqueTrees® in ceramic planters, extensive green roofing
Furniture: Ami armchair, Zoe rug, Lever side table (Paola Lenti), Plein Air table and Hard chairs (Roda), Walrus sofa (Extremis), Out-Fit (Ethimo)
Planting: Japanese maple, rock pear, dogwood, sweet flower, hydrangeas, rosemary, feather grass, gaura
Plant pots: Texel, Axel, Hamburg (all Domani)

Acer palmatum branches with palmate leaves reaching upward against a blue sky with clouds.
Beige Calamagrostis x acutiflora grasses in foreground; white cubic stool on wooden deck; planters with white flowering shrub and small tree.
Patio seating with green woven rattan chairs; lush shrub with glossy leaves nearby (Latin name not identified).

The historic building on the site of the former Capuchin monastery in Vienna’s Neubau district has been complemented by a modern attic extension. The living area extends over two levels, topped by a spectacular rooftop terrace with a 360-degree view of the city.

Rooftop terrace with a dark-green lounge chaise among potted shrubs and ornamental grasses (Pennisetum setaceum); city skyline in background.
Rooftop terrace with a white table, metal chairs, potted trees, sliding glass doors, and a large shade sail.
White woven patio chairs around a rectangular gray table on a wooden deck; tall ornamental grasses (Poaceae) and lush foliage in the background.
Rooftop terrace garden with planters of Miscanthus sinensis grasses along a wooden deck.
Rooftop terrace garden with potted trees and shrubs, glass railing, metal vents, under a blue sky.

Inside the apartment, you completely forget that you are in the densely built-up seventh district. Tall windows and generous ceiling heights flood the open-plan areas with light. The terraces in front visually extend the interior and create flowing transitions between inside and outside.

Ficus benjamina in a beige planter on a city balcony, with a green wicker chair, yellow table, and white spherical lamp.
Potted Laurus nobilis on a city balcony with glass railing; evergreen multi-stem tree with glossy leaves.

Each terrace features seating and lush planting. Ground-level beds are complemented by high-quality ceramic planters. The IPE wood decking provides a durable and resilient surface. The warm wood is also echoed in custom-made fireplace surrounds and storage boxes. Strategically placed mirrors further enlarge the outdoor spaces and create striking sightlines.

Paola Lenti outdoor furniture adds colorful accents. Sports enthusiasts will also get their money’s worth here: the stylishly integrated outdoor gym by Ethimo inspires design and sports lovers alike and motivates daily exercise.

Rooftop terrace with wooden deck, white dining table, and potted Ficus sp. and Olea europaea trees, urban cityscape under a blue sky.
Dense Thymus vulgaris groundcover with white flowers creeping over a gray concrete surface
Calluna vulgaris (heather) shrubs in a rectangular planter around a small tree on a wooden deck; beige outdoor cushions visible.
Rooftop terrace with potted Acer palmatum, Miscanthus sinensis, and Spiraea spp. in bloom, overlooking a city skyline.
Rooftop terrace planter with Acer palmatum trees in green and red hues, Deutzia gracilis in bloom, and ornamental grasses against a blue sky.
Acer palmatum tree in a circular lava-rock planter on a sunlit rooftop terrace, with glass railing and surrounding greenery.
Rooftop garden path with glass railings, mossy stepping stones, and low Sedum groundcover with tiny purple blooms; metal exhaust chimneys beyond.
Rooftop terrace with white metal chairs around a glass-walled cabin; Calamagrostis x acutiflora grasses frame the scene.
Rooftop terrace with a young ornamental tree and pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) in planters under a blue sky.
Green woven lounge chair with black cushion on a wooden rooftop terrace; large beige planter with Ficus sp. tree, glass railing, and white woven lamp.
Rooftop wooden deck with white metal chairs and table, potted Cercis siliquastrum and Pennisetum setaceum, under a blue sky.
Rooftop terrace with a white rectangular dining table and white metal chairs, potted trees and grasses on a wooden deck.
Rooftop terrace with green wicker seating around round tables, wooden deck, and potted shrubs along the railing, city skyline in the distance.
Rooftop terrace with a large Ficus benjamina in a green pot, white metal chairs, and wooden decking; ornamental grasses in foreground.