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Photo of a large modern rooftop and rooftop deck in Austin with no cover.

http://www.architextual.com/built-work#/2013-11/ A view of the hot tub with stairs and exterior lighting. Photography: michael k. wilkinson

Modern mahogany deck. On the rooftop, a perimeter trellis frames the sky and distant view, neatly defining an open living space while maintaining intimacy. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

photo credit: Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern rooftop deck in San Francisco with a roof extension.

The roof deck of the Cycle House by chadbourne + doss architects includes a cantilevered roof that provides covered space for outdoor lounging. photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Modern rooftop and rooftop deck in London.

Alpinfoto
Small modern rooftop deck in Seattle with no cover.

No, you're not seeing things. That's a soccer field alright. This Chicago rooftop went from empty space to championship-caliber hangout. We wish we could say it was all our idea, but we had a little help from an inspired, imaginative young man. What a collaboration this turned out to be.

Dan Achatz
Small modern balcony in Seattle with a roof extension.