Clifford Chance

The Brief.

Our client’s problem that needed solving.

After our initial consultation, we discovered this was no ordinary job. The client, Clifford Chance, wanted a green wall, moss wall, joinery, floor plants, and elevated plants in their installation. We love a challenge, and we knew we could not only support all areas of this job, but also leave the lasting impression everyone wanted.

Having previously worked with both Unispace and building company, FDC, we were confident the job would be a success. Every part of the job was well briefed and due to our sales team’s initial consultation, everything went like clockwork both internally and on site.

Large jobs like this often require many considerations, so we wanted to get it on the right track from the very beginning to make plants work in their design.

Design and Installation.

Our solution.

Firstly, our green walls were to be a major factor in creating an impression. All three created the right effect. We included varieties that we know will work in a wall of this size and with the available or appropriate lighting for each. These included the brightly coloured Lemon/Lime Deremensis, Standard Deremensis, Janet Craig, and Pothos to name a few.

Ability

One green wall was built on a curved wall, something we were able to achieve due to the use of our NextGen modular design. We ensured the lighting was adequate as this one was not directly by a window. It’s a stunning living wall and no-one walks past without being impressed.

The other two green walls are both triangular shaped, giving a geometric feel to this natural piece of living art. They are in the perfect position to get the most from the natural light from the window so less artificial lighting was needed. These are a big win for everyone and particularly the staff.

Creativity

The Moss Walls showcase some of our best work and are an incredible wow factor. They are modern, with a softness brought on by the curve in the design and delightful contrast of the green against white. We have used a variety of moss on these artworks and all of it is real moss which has been preserved. They include a range of textures and colours, including Reindeer, Plat and Ball moss. These bespoke, custom walls will not be seen anywhere else as they have been hand crafted by our own team. Our Head of Vertical and Technical Manager was the creator behind these two pieces of magic. Soft and cool to touch, they add a biophilic effect and are the talking point of the office!

Customisation

For the planter pots, we were able to paint them in our in-house paint shop in a simple matt charcoal to allow the rest of the design elements to shine through. This also tied in with the charcoal walls in parts of the design. We chose small desk pots above the kitchen to give elevation without the need for ‘hanging’ planters. The plants used were a mixture of Pothos, Lady Valentine, Zanzibar Gems, Janet Craigs and Deremensis. This gave diners something to ponder as they examined all the plant species above their heads. It’s a delightful result.

Timber was a feature in this office, and most the joinery plants were all chosen to not overpower this feature, but to help it shine. The use of small Janet Craigs, Deremensis, Zanzibar Gems and Ficus Burgundy were great choices and are all plants that will last the distance. Some areas also included Monsterio and other slightly larger plants where appropriate. One of the features of the joinery was a larger garden bed where we chose a full Ficus Lyrata to be the centrepiece, surrounded by plants that tapered down towards the outer edge. It’s a brilliant contrast in the office.