The first is a beautiful vertical garden with live plants at the main entrance. The second is the hanging garden along the edge of the roof. This is made with synthetic plants. There are also 2 green walls above that, which are also made using synthetics.
The biggest thing we worried about when designing this project was the drastic climate swing that happens in this area. Freezing temperatures at night and scorching heat during the day coupled with howling winds can make living walls almost impossible to install and maintain correctly.
Our very own Scott Hutcheon took the project to the next level with his work. He started with proven “winning plants” that he knew would survive and flourish in the environment. Using various succulents and the AquaFelt system, the wall maintains a beautiful green presence all year round.
We were so happy with the final result and Palms was as well. We would like to thank Lifescapes International for working with us on this project. For more information on vertical gardens and living walls, contact us today!
Project Details
Client: Hotel Angeleno
Designer: Scott Hutcheon
Size: 10’ X 8’
Location: Los Angeles
Photographer: Brian Lang
The living wall is centered across from the access door that opens up into the pool. This means that the first thing someone sees when they enter the pool area is our beautiful living garden.
The whole architectural style of the hotel is spherical, so we designed the living wall to match. With a slogan stating “We are not square”, we designed concentric rings that radiate from the middle of the living wall.
Our wide range of mosaic succulents helps to hammer home the circular atmosphere that accompanies the hotel.
We spent some time working with our plant suppliers on the exact specifications of plant type, color, and length. Using many different ground cover succulents, our designers created a light, modern design that looked much like a quilt of plants. The wall looks incredible when you get close to it, and at the same time, the distance creates that sort of special experience that we and the customer we’re seeking.
All in all, we love the idea of creating an experience with one of our green walls. They stand out and catch the eye of everyone who comes across them. If you want to create an experience for the viewer in your business or home feel free to contact us at Seasons Natural Engineering.
The wall also has a bit of a twist to it. The doors open to the outside which allow for an optical illusion from some angles. The viewer will struggle to decide whether the wall is indoors or outdoors.
The wall is subterranean and it doesn’t get a lot of sunlight. Lead designer Scott Hutcheon took this into account when he was planning the installation. A horizontal plant layout was chosen rather than a vertical option to allow plants that need more light to stay at the top where more sunlight is available throughout the day.
This project was a great opportunity to showcase what our plant technology at Seasons Landscaping is capable of. Click the link below to see more!