CHIJ Kellock Primary

An underused rooftop space was converted into an edible garden that is dynamically functional, with the ability to serve multiple roles that are aligned with school’s vision for the new garden space.

A rooftop garden with various flowers and plants, some growing under black arches, against an urban building backdrop under partly cloudy sky.
A group of school children wearing uniforms and face masks, standing on a rooftop garden with potted plants and a metal arch, learning from an adult male instructor.
Urban rooftop garden with various potted plants and flowers, surrounded by tall apartment buildings.

the garden was designed to integrating functions such as ;

- supplement & aid with school curriculum

- teaching & learning about edibles, plant science and ecology/biodiversity

- implementing lessons on sustainability (composting, upcycling, etc.)

- a cohesion space on school grounds that both students & staff can enjoy together

A group of people, including children and an adult, wearing masks and school uniforms, are standing near plants in a greenhouse or outdoor garden area with tall buildings and a city skyline in the background.
A person wearing a face mask, a baseball cap, and a dark jacket watering plants in a rooftop garden under a blue sky with clouds. The garden has various plants and flowers in containers under an arched black metal trellis.
Multiple baskets filled with fresh vegetables and herbs, including purple eggplants, leafy greens, and yellow flowering plants, arranged on a stone surface.

*This garden was designed for Edible Garden City.