
The Floating Roof Garden in Bondi Junction shows how unused rooftop space can be turned into a green, cooling landscape without the need for excavation or permanent structural changes. Delivered by Future Village, the project uses modular Floating Garden and Turf Tray systems with built-in water reservoirs and wicking technology. This keeps plants healthy while reducing water use and ongoing maintenance. Set above a busy retail and transport precinct, the garden helps lower surrounding temperatures and soften the urban environment. The mix of planting and shaded green space improves the rooftop microclimate while creating a more pleasant outlook for neighbouring buildings. It also highlights how transportable rooftop greening can be rolled out quickly and flexibly across commercial sites, giving building owners the chance to trial cooling, environmental and placemaking benefits before committing to permanent infrastructure.
Waverley City Council under funding received from the NSW government as a Greening our City initiative
Future Village Team: Morton Jia (AILA RLA) and Ben Perry
Alex Georgouras (AILA RLA)
Future Village
Street Furniture Australia (seating)
Future Village (year 1)
University of NSW
Winner of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Award of Excellence for Small Projects in 2022