Beyond The Planter

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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

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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)

 

ALL ABOUT THAT BASE

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Give plants a seat at the table. Our tables can be designed to accommodate plants in the base or in a center trough. Our flexibility allows for many different ways to integrate plants in unexpected ways.


Project: HCSC
Product: Stone tabletop + steel drum planter bases
Design firm: Interior Architects

Dims: 156"L x 42"W x 41 1/2"H
Materials:
3cm quartz table top with seam + radiused corners
1 1/2" x 1 1/2" steel L-angle internal frame
22"D 14GA steel drums + 19"D opening for plants
Undermounted Dekko power units (qty 4)
Height adjustable glides
Plants (by others)

LET YOUR PLANTS HANG DOWN

custom ceiling element in steel pill shape with perforated metal infill by Icon Modern Pill-shaped
custom ceiling elements in bronze color powdercoated steel by Icon Modern Multi-rectangle (Photo: Vondelinde LLC)
custom steel ceiling planter by Icon Modern Grid (Photo: Ross Floyd)
custom hanging plant trellis made by Icon Modern Custom shape (Photo: Christopher Barrett)

Ceiling elements that integrate real or faux greenery bring life and movement into a space. They create a natural focal point that softens the architecture while also obscuring undesired ceiling objects such as conduit and exposed ducts. 

Pill-shaped
1 1/2" x 1 1/2" steel tube + perforated metal infill 
Size:  328"L x 58"W x 16 1/2"H

Multi-rectangle
2" x 6" steel tube frame + expanded metal infill + custom bronze color powdercoat
Size: 78"L x 18"W x 6"H each

Grid
2" x 2" steel tube
Size: 574"L x 210"W x 24"H

Custom shape
2" x 2" L-angle + metal wire mesh infill 
Size: 143"L x 96"W x 2"H 

GO VERTICAL

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custom green wall with metal mesh panels by Icon Modern Installed (Photo: Hall+Merrick+McCaugherty)

Place a garden on the wall instead of a planter box. Green walls add a welcome warmth to any space including elevator lobbies and even stairway. Our green walls can easily be replicated in other areas and all sizes are customizable.

Project: Confidential professional services company
Product: Steel lattice feature wall
Design firm: Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Dims: 269"L x 621"H 
Materials:
2" x 2" banker wire
Custom aluminum stand-offs
Custom color powdercoat
Plants (by others)

CREATE A HIGH-IMPACT ENTRANCE

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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
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 Designs)

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