With summer on the way, we've rounded up 10 of the best rooftop gardens from Dezeen's Pinterest boards, from a lush oasis on the roof of a Sydney penthouse to a tranquil rooftop courtyard complete with lotus pond in India.

Cornwall Gardens, Singapore, by Chang Architects

Vegetation cascades over the edges of this rooftop garden, designed by Chang Architects for a family in Singapore. Plants are abundant throughout the expansive home, which features a green courtyard, foyer and window boxes.

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House in Nha Trang, Vietnam, by Vo Trong Nghia

A lack of space led Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia to install a large garden on the staggered roof of this Vietnamese residence, featuring an assortment of trees, plants and flowers.

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Darlington rooftop, Australia, by CO-AP

New South Wales firm CO-AP created a lush oasis on the roof of this penthouse in Sydney. A glass-fronted garden pavilion provides a space to relax, surrounding by indigenous plants, tree and shrub species.

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Redline, France, by Pietri Architectes

Deep pink walls frame a central garden wedged between two halves of this housing block in France by Pietri Architectes, which is split down the middle to give residents views of the sea.

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Casa Verne, Mexico, by Zeller & Moye

This house features a verdant garden with white marble paths, offering a peaceful getaway in a crowded Mexico City neighbourhood. Architects Zeller & Moye chose plants native to the region to reflect the natural fauna of the city.

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Live Work Grow House, Canada, by Susan Fitzgerald

The rooftop courtyard of this mixed-use property in Canada contains a number of flower and vegetable beds for residents to use. According to the architect, the landscaped space offers respite within the busy city.

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Chiltern House, Singapore, by WOW Architects

WOW Architects incorporated plants and ponds into the roof layout of this concrete home in Singapore. A lily pond sits directly outside the master bedroom, offering tranquil reflections of the overhead sky.

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Wononscopomuc Residence, USA, by Allee Architecture and Design

A flourishing garden sits atop this lakeside house in Canada by local studio Allee Architecture, bursting with fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, flowers and coniferous plants.

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Hem House, Vietnam, by Sanuki Daisuke Architects

This urban home in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City features a hidden rooftop garden, obscured from the street below. The planted terrace sits adjacent to the home's study, creating a peaceful space to escape from work.

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Veranda Roof Studio, India, by Studio Course

A mix of indoor and outdoor rooms frame a rooftop courtyard at this West Indian penthouse by Studio Course. The courtyard, which features a reading nook, waterfall and lotus pond, acts as a space for reading and relaxation.

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