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Bronze Award 38

Cut Floral, Artificial Foliage & Artificial Floral Work
$100,001-$250,000

Project:
Mall at Green Hills

Congratulations to:

Planterra Corporation

Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A

List of plants/flowers used: All replica- Selloum philodendron, Alocasia, Sprengerii Bush, Sedum Bush,
Echeveria, Dusty Miller, Spanish Moss Vine, Hoya Bush, Amaranthus, lavender, Ficus lyrata. Contain-
ers used: Campania Urban Mews, Anamese Topdressing used: Grey American Moss(where needed)
The story behind this design and installation:
This existing mall went through an extensive update and redesign.
We were commissioned by the owner and architect. They involved
us in the planning and research for the customer demographics
and landed on the style of “Southern Grace,” which incorporates
lush textures with modern sensibilities. The replica arrangements
were pre-assembled at our production studio and shipped to the
project destination. The arrangements were made in liner pots and
dropped into various planters.

This cluster
of pots with
various sizes of
arrangements is
used in the mall
design for visual
waymarking.

What makes this design biophilic?
This design breathes life into this shopping mall renovation. The client
wanted plants and flowers for focal points but required all he material
to be replica. Even though the plants are not alive, the replica plants
provide biophilic elements by offering natural visits and natural ana-
logues. Each location was strategically selected as points of interest, to
help guide the mall shopper to the next coordinator or offer an viting
area to rest with soft seating accompanied by beautiful arrangements.