Outside In Blog

34 Sale St | Victoria Park

This unique building required an equally individual greenwall, adapted to fit into an outstanding feature of the 24 Sale St building: a light-shaft which lets natural light into the third and fourth floors of the building.

Office greenery has evolved from a token plant in the corner to becoming an integral and creative part of a functioning architectural space. Plant troughs are a unique product that not only look great but can be a simple yet inexpensive design solution with the power to transform an interior.

Four Points by Sheraton | Auckland CBD

Working closely with the architect as the plans were laid down for the newly renovated Four Points by Sheraton meant that plants were an integral part of this exciting new hotel.

Rawhiti Estate Lifestyle Village | Remuera, Auckland

Right now we're all about one of the latest trends in architecture – integrated planting: designing objects, facades, furniture and materials to incorporate plants and greenery.

Are Preserved Moss & Plant Green Walls REAL?

We’re always asked if the moss is real. The answer is yes but, it’s not living. This is due to the moss having been preserved by a process of heat treating and submersion in a mineral salt solution. This permanently suspends any further decay or drying out yet, amazingly moss retains its natural air filtering abilities. 

Where do you feel most calm & creative, the most productive?  Is it sitting outside, close to nature, in your garden, under a tree? Or perhaps at home, in reach of the coffee machine and in more comfortable surroundings?

These days many of us are living and working in urban areas (sometimes well above the ground level), giving us much less time with nature. We know that indoor plants can improve our health and Vertical Garden Designs are a perfect way to bring the outside in.