Imagine walking into a beautifully designed space filled with lush greenery. The vibrant foliage not only improves your mood but also enhances your memory. This is the power of interior landscaping, also known as plantscaping. It goes beyond simply bringing plants indoors; it involves strategically selecting key locations and plants to highlight and enhance the architectural design.
Creating Shapes and Spatial Effects
Plants in different structures and shapes can be used to create various spatial effects. For instance, tall trees can become focal points in large spaces, while groups of trees can create multiple areas for relaxation and rest. Vegetation can even help regulate the thermal and acoustic performance of a space.
Benefits of Interior Landscaping
In addition to adding architectural character, interior greenery offers emotional and environmental benefits. It promotes a sense of well-being and connection with nature, making living and working environments more enjoyable and productive.
Inspiring Projects
Let’s explore some inspiring examples that showcase the power of plantscaping in achieving spatial, emotional, and environmental effects.
House in Chau Doc / NISHIZAWAARCHITECTS
Architect: NISHIZAWAARCHITECTS
Area: 340.0 m²
Year of completion: 2017
Photographer: Hiroyuki Oki
House-Gallery / Carles Enrich
Architect: Carles Enriquer
Area: 185.0 m²
Year of completion: 2017
Photographer: Adrià Goula
Artist’s Studio in Sonoma / Mork-Ulnes Architects
Architects: Mork-Ulnes Architects
Area: 3200.0 sq. ft.
Year of completion: 2015
Photography: Bruce Damonte, Grant Harder
House 24 / Park + Associates
Architect: Park + Associates
Area: 715.0 m²
Year of completion: 2016
Photographer: Edward Hendricks
Taitung Ruins Academy / Marco Casagrande
Architect: Marco Casagrande
Area: 450.0 m²
Year of completion: 2014
Photography: Adda Zei
Desert City / Garciagerman Architects
Architect: Garciagerman Architects
Photography: Subliminal Image
Siu Siu – Laboratory of Primitive Senses / DIVOOE ZEIN Architects
Architects: DIVOOE ZEIN Architects
Area: 270.0 m²
Year of completion: 2014
SISII / Yuko Nagayama & Associates
Architects: Yuko Nagayama & Associates
Area: 144.0 m²
Year of completion: 2010
Photographer: Daici Ano
LESS House / Ha
Architect: Ha
Area: 72.0 m²
Year of completion: 2017
Photographer: Dam Quang
House on Pali Hill / Studio Mumbai
Architect: Bombay Studio
Photographer: Helene Binet
Mipibú House / Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados
Architect: Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados
Area: 170.0 m²
Year of completion: 2015
Photographer: Nelson Lon
Blue Bottle Coffee Café Nakameguro / Schemata Architects
Architects: Schemata Architects
Area: 397.32 m²
Year of completion: 2016
Photographer: Takumi Ota
Conclusion
Interior landscaping, or plantscaping, is a powerful way to transform any space. By carefully choosing and arranging plants, architects and designers can create visually stunning environments that improve well-being and connect us with nature. So, why not bring the benefits of plants into your space and enhance your everyday life?
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