Greenery adds texture and calm to commercial spaces, softening hard lines and creating a sense of balance. Even subtle touches can transform a space into one that feels more inviting and restorative. Check out all the creative ways you can add greenery to spaces that don't involve traditional planters.

SAY IT WITH PLANTS.

Logos and words are a clever way to incorporate greenery into a space. Our metal laser cutting and bending capabilities allow for complete customization.

Project: University of Georgia Pavilion
Product: Custom steel logo with green moss infill (by Variegated Designs) 
Design firm: Follett

Dims: 95"L x 4"W x 60"H 
Materials:
4" x 3/16" rolled steel frame with welded tabs 
3/16" aluminum backlit laser cut logo (lighting by others)
3/16" aluminum laser cut donuts + 1" pipe attachments to laminate wall
Matte black powdercoat
Cleats to backer as needed
2 1/2" deep moss (by Variegated Design)

 

UNEXPECTED MOMENTS

Add a welcomed warmth to elevator lobbies with a green wall which can be easily replicated in other areas. All sizes are customizable.

Project: Staybridge Suites
Product: Custom green walls at elevator (qty 2)
Design firm: MCS Architects

Dims: 101"L x 3"W x 132"H 
Materials:
2" x 3" x 1/4" steel L-angle frame 
2" x 1/4" steel flat supports
Matte black powdercoat
Painted 3/4" thick plywood backers
Z-clips to attach to wall
Preserved moss/faux silk (by Variegated Designs)

PLANTERS: CUSTOM SHAPES + SIZES AT SCALE.

Icon Modern can scale your project with large quantities of custom-shaped and -sized planters, creating continuity across multiple floors. We can match to almost any color with our powdercoating including brass and bronze as a VE option (shown here).

Project: JP Morgan Chase 
Product: Multiple custom-shaped + -sized planters over 10+ floors
Design firm: Ted Moudis

Materials:
3/16" thick welded steel panels with center rib supports
1 1/2" x 1 1/2" steel L-angle internal frame
Custom color powdercoat
Painted 3/4" thick plywood internal shelf
Height adjustable glides
Plants (by others)

CREATE HIGH-IMPACT MOMENTS.

Greet visitors with a high-impact moment in the reception area, using preserved moss to reflect unique CNC'd patterns on panels.

Project: 360 N Green St, Fulton Market, Chicago
Product: CNC'd sintra panels with preserved moss (by Variegated Designs)
Design firm: Sterling Bay Design

Dims: 302"L x 219"H
Materials:
3/4" thick sintra PVC panels (in multiple sections)
1/4" deep x 2"W CNC'd routed channels
3/4" x 6" plywood strips for sintra PVC + wall mounting
Moss infill (by Variegated Design)