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Les Docks by the SeineWe recently visited <a title="Les Docks By the Seine in Paris is Topped by a Luscious Green Roof Terrace" href="http://www.paris-docks-en-seine.fr/spip.php?article12&lang=fr" target="_blank">Les Docks, Cité de la Mode et du Design</a> to check out the Now! Le Off show for <a title="Les Docks By the Seine in Paris is Topped by a Luscious Green Roof Terrace" href="http://www.parisdesignweek.fr/en/" target="_blank">Paris Design Week</a>, and we were blown away by the building's beautiful green roof. A monumental new center in the city of light located right on the margins of the Seine, Les Docks houses a fashion institute, a space for events, high-end shops, cafes and a beautiful panoramic <a title="Les Docks By the Seine in Paris is Topped by a Luscious Green Roof Terrace" href="http://inhabitat.com/norway-green-roof-homes/" target="_blank">green terrace</a>. Architects <a title="Les Docks By the Seine in Paris is Topped by a Luscious Green Roof Terrace" href="http://www.jakobmacfarlane.com/" target="_blank">Dominique Jakob and Brendan Macfarlane</a> recently rejuvenated the former 1907 warehouse and turning it into one of Paris´ design hotspots.1
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Jakob and Macfarlane's green roof at Paris Les DocksLes Docks´ four floors can be wandered around using the iconic indoor-outdoor green stairs located on the Seine´s facade of the concrete building.3
Jakob and Macfarlane's green roof at Paris Les DocksThe top floor offers great views of the city as well as an outdoors recreation and office space, a teahouse, an eclectic restaurant, a vibrant club and a fantastic ¨Moon Roof¨.4
Jakob and Macfarlane's green roof at Paris Les DocksDesigned by architects Kristian Gavoille and Valerie Garcia, the lunatic roof was imagined to be used during the day and night.5
Jakob and Macfarlane's green roof at Paris Les DocksWith green roofed shelters, bars, plenty of green, outdoor eating spaces and even a cute wooden hut, Les Docks´ terrace is the cool scape-spot for fashion students.6
Jakob and Macfarlane's green roof at Paris Les DocksLive DJ sets, films, conferences and workshops are some of the activities that can be enjoyed during the day.7
Jakob and Macfarlane's green roof at Paris Les DocksCool, green and not so famous (yet), Cité de la Mode´s roof terrace by the Seine is best enjoyed on sunny days and clear nights.8
