With the growing eco movement, it is timely to look at urban nature concepts. The ideas highlighted here are examples of how innovative designers are coming up with ingenious solutions to injecting the natural world into urban spaces.
Urban nature is an exciting concept because of how -- if implemented properly -- our daily city routine’s can become more active. Imagine finishing work and going rock climbing on the side of your building or having an indoor vertical garden to pick fresh vegetables from at lunch.
The concept of urban nature fits within the larger green movement and expresses a desire to get back to our natural surroundings.
40 Urban Nature Concepts

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Rugged Rock Hostels
UGO Architects' Rock Hostel is a Mountain Within the City

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Gardens on Walls
Manuel Dressmann's 'Vertical Garden' Turns Your Apartment into a Greenhouse

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8-Story Vertical Gardens
Patrick Blanc Makes Epic Greenery on Walls of Athenaeum Hotel
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Unusual Urban Gardens
Earth Designs' Katrina Wells Overcomes Obstacles of Urban Garden Design
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Indoor Garden Exhibits
The Openhouse Gallery is a Pop-Up Park
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Aquatic Floating Gardens
Physalia Provides Filtered Waters and Green Spaces
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Urban Rooftop Forests
101 Warren Street is an Oasis of Green in the Big Apple
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Futuristic City Farms
The Agricultural Urbanism Concept May Just Eliminate the Supermarket
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Indoor Garden Cabinets
KasKast Greenhouse Provides Edible Plants in the Home
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Lush Vertical Gardens
Michael Hellgren's Work as a Landscape Architect
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Hydroponic Indoor Gardens
The Hyundai Kitchen Nano Lets Users Grow Their Own Organic Veggies
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Micro Gardens as Living Art
Tiny Glass Terrariums by Paula Hayes
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Indoor Forest Museums
The Andrea Branzi Maribor Museum Takes Inspiration from the Forest
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Bolt-On Vertical Gardens
Patrick Blanc Can Turn Any Surface Into a Green Wall
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Pixelated Wooden Walls
The Bleu Nature Driftwood Wall Features an Unconventional Design
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Green Urban Sculptures
Verdance by Jeffrey Greger Brings Plants Back to the City
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Private Park High Rises
The Acadia Tree Tower is Designed With Nature in Mind
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Green Wall Abodes
This Living Structure by Samyn and Partners is Literally Covered in Plant Life
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Solar Tree Gardens
The Bay South Botanical Preserve Will Be Singapore's Largest Biosphere
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Asymmetrically Stacked Skyscrapers
The Urban Forest by Mad Architects in Chongqing, China
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Scenic Green Skyscrapers
'Collage Scape' by Woo-Young is the Future of Urban Landscaping
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Transit Greenery
The Mobile Garden by Joe Baldwin Sweetens Chicago Air
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Green Roof Guarantees
Toronto Implements Garden-Topped Building Law
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Greenified Freeway Cities
Odile Decq and Bonit Conrnette Architects LA Transport Solutions
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Notched Vertical Gardens
The Shenzhen Interchange by WorkAC Merges Earth and Air
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Sky Gardens
Eagle Street Rooftop Farm is a 6,000-Square-Foot NYC Project
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Water Spanning Vertical Farms
Chetwood Architects' London Bridge Includes Futuristic Agriculture
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Urban Awareness Gardens
Landgrab City in Hong Kong Teaches Lessons in Sustainability
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Edible Schoolyards
PS216 in New York is Getting a Nutritous Makeover
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Ultra-Green Office Building
Hidden Eco-Friendly Corporate HQ
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Freeway Farms
'Feeder' from Studio Gang Turns an Overpass into a Greenhouse Garden
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Potted Plant Buildings
The Organic Building by Gaetano Pesce Features an Eclectic Vertical Garden
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Reflective Vanity Gardens
The Vertical and Prismatic Grass Mirror by H2O Architects
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High-Rise Waterfall Zoos
The Towering Eco-Friendly Costanera Sur in Buenos Aires
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Towering Indoor Gardens
The Bryant Park Urban Garden Room in New York City
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Suspended Green Wall Decor
Off the Wall Pots by Thelermont Hupton
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Futuristic Flora Bridges
The Urban Reforestation Project Aims to Make Kuala Lumpur Greener
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Interior Neighborhoods
The Vietnamese-Exclusive Nam House in Hackney, London
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Transparent Legal Structures
The International Criminal Court is Guilty of Having a Snazzy Design
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Folding Vertical Gardens
The Wyatt Federal Building's $135 Million Remodel
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Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Nest-Inspired Urban Houses
This Vietnamese Dwelling Offers Respite From the Concrete Jungle
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
Nature-Connecting Warm Apartments
Baranowitz + Kronenberg Designs the Urban Refuge Apartment
Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems
The Conceptual BalconyFarm POT Can Be Set Up Anywhere
Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings
Wallflower Architecture + Design Creates the Touching Eden House
Nature-Inspired Home-Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy
Garden-Inspired Functional Seed Boxes
Atelier Matic Debuts Possibilities from a Small Garden
Ambient Energy Harvesting Planters
This Hydroponic Planter System Encourages Interaction
Comfortable Desert Retreats
IOAN Designs the Landing House with Minimized Nature Disruption
Cactus-Inspired Urban Skyscrapers
This Danish Skyscraper Features a Spiky Facade Design
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Urban-Inspired Outdoor Exploration Collections
The Moose Knuckles Spring 2025 Campaign is Timeless
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Extreme Space-Saving Architecture
A 74-Square-Foot Apartment is Redefining Urban Living
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Mud-Plastered Interior Earthy Homes
Studio Terratects Completes the Urul House in Kerala
Window-Accented Garden Homes
CAN Designs the Verdant House with a Luscious Garden
Nature-Reconnecting Art Installations
Birkenstock Presents the Highwood Installation
Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas
Kengo Kuma Designs the Land Villas for Red Sea Global
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Nature-Inspired Hotel Furniture
Bernadotte & Kylberg Present the Eriksberg Collection in a Hotel
Nature-Inspired Minimal Residences
Minarc Designs the Zen House in Manhattan Beach
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
The Earth To People Furniture Collection is Naturally Crafted
Luscious Dining Bars
Ful Kyoto is an Artistically-Crafted Oasis in the Heart of a Bustling City
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Portable Minimal Smart Planters
A Team of Designers Create the Balconyfarm Planter
Modern Rounded Treehouse Pods
Antony Gibbon Designed the Burl Treehouse Nestled in Nature
Nature-Inspired Artful Garden Installations
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the Henderson Art Garden
Modern Minimalism Apartments
Between the Walls Designs the Old&New Apartment in Kyiv
Office-Friendly Gardening Systems
The LOOPO Green System Infuses Greenery into Office Spaces
Black-Timber Stealthy Pavilions
Aptdotapt Designs the Drop-Stop Pavilion in the Mountains
Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts
Design Studio701 Creates the Rio Pouffe Concept
Regenerative Eco-Park Infrastructures
Iñaki Echeverria Has Completed Phase 1 of Lake Texcoco
Inclusive Modular Cityscape Furniture
The Conceptual 'RİVO' Urban Bench Design is Adaptable
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
Naturalistic Furniture Collections
The RJ Living Back To Nature Collection Prioritizes Tranquility
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Nature-Inspired Hotel Designs
Fairmont Pacific Rim Introduced the Fairmont Gold Experience
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Bioplastic-Made Home Interiors
Natural Material Studio Presents the White Utopia Installation
Urban Oasis-Reflecting Hotel Expansions
Ministry of Design Leads the Standard Singapore Designs
Solar Rainwater-Storing Roofs
Researchers in the Netherlands are Developing 'Blue-Green Roofs'
Modern Office Environments
The MOL Campus Project Was Designed by Architecture Firm Kinzo
Modernism-Themed Residence Collections
Lindal Homes Presents its Evolve Collection of Homes
Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines
Burberry x Highgrove Mix Fashion & Environmental Stewardship
Planted Balcony Home Designs
4site Architects Designs the House of Greens in Bangalore
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Shielding Urban Skincare
Urban Kind Supports and Protects City Skin Against the Sun, Smog & Stress
Garden-Centric Health Centers
A Trio of Studios Designs the Carcavelos Health Complex
Bamboo Forest-Inspired Retreats
Canter and Gallop Designs a Tranquil Home in Hong Kong
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Hempcrete Garden Office Studios
Van Laethem Architecten Creates the New Garden Office
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Interior Plant Design Services
Plantd Life Capitalizes on the Springtime to Boost Its Offerings
Greenhouse-Topped Residences
Moe Architecten Adds a Greenhouse on Top of the Wooden House
Green Tourism-Focused Video Series
Hong Kong Tourism Board Boasts Four Captivating Short Films
Wooden Site Home OFfices
Swatt + Partners Create the Moss Rock Design Project
Nature-Nestled Mountain Retreats
Hello Wood Designs the Harmonious Console House
Hollow Terracotta Pillared Gardens
Formafantasma Creates the Biodiversity Island in Champagne
Immersive Garden Bar Experiences
BLOOM Explores America's First Botanical Garden in NYC
Resilient Concrete Sea Walls
Turenscape Creates the Breathing Sea Wall in Haikou City
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers
MOSSLAB's Moss Echo Speaker Brings Nature into a Space
Sustainable Vibrant Work Environments
LEGO Group Shows Off its Innovation Campus in Denmark
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
Beautiful Forest-Enclosed Churches
Inuce Designs the Mountain Church of Julong in China
Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes
The Collective Studio Co., Ltd Designs the Nest Residence
Immersive Nature-Inspired Design Showcases
The Muuto Spaces Event Was Multifaceted and Engaging
Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations
These Sculptures at Kew Gardens Are Made by Marc Quinn
Climbing Wall-Integrated Apartments
Nati Minas & Studio Designs the Sleek Musa Apartment
Hempcrete-Crafted Sustainable Workspaces
Commonbond Architects Designs the Gardenhide Studio
Sculptural Hostel Designs
VMA Design Studio Presents the Stunning Double B Hostel
Nature-Inspired Modern Furniture
Alcarol Introduces its IMPRINT Collectio in Milan
Wooden Structural Outdoor Bedes
Marco Lavit Designs the Hut Lounge Bed for Ethimo
Rocky Garden-Nestled Serene Pavilions
Temp Designs the 3-to-1 Pavilion in a Rocky Garden
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes
100architects Designs the Wired Scape Playground
Urban Climate Solutions
Climate Tech Cities Connects Climate Professionals with Resources & Events
Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins
NAMO Architecture & i29 Architects Create the Buitenverblijf Nest
Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
Urban Skyline-View Apartments
i29 Designs the Apartment with a View in Amsterdam
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Whimsical Urban Hotel Extensions
Neri&Hu Complete the Artyzen New Bund 31 Hotel Design
Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes
Splinter Society designs the Gardener's House in Melbourne
Woodland-Inspired Timber Office Spaces
Atelier du Pont Completes the Pavilion Jardins Building
Elevated Park Nature Lookouts
LYTT Architecture nad ADEPT Join on the Amager Nature Park
Tranquil Aesthetic Bungalow Renovations
OWIU Design Created the Echo Park Hillhouse
Rock-Climbing Work Spaces
Paris has a Hidden Climbing Gym and Cowork Space Inside a Chapel
Urban Pet Care Products
Petbeing's New Care Collection is Formulated for City-Based Pets
Rejuvenating Ecological Retreats
Naturehumaine Completes the Selenite Retreat in Canada
Angled Concrete Forest Homes
Nendo Designs the Block Wall House in a Japanese Forest
Urban Greening Platforms
Urban Green Helps You Adopt Plants and Make Your City More Sustainable
Cozy Gaden Cabin Retreats
BYRÓ architekti Designs the Garden Pavilion with Wooden Detail
Stone-Stacked Dynamic Fountains
Sabine Marcelis and SolidNature Create the Vondel Fountain
Contemporary Weatherized Homes
OOF! Architecture Designs the Acute House for a Family
Nature-Inspired Bungalow Residences
House & Beyond Designs the Maurpankhi House in Gurugram
Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences
Ignacio Urquiza and Ana Paula de Alba Design Las Rocas
Expansive Nature Recording Catalogues
Inner Vision Pro Offers More Than 800 Nature Recordings
Structural Concrete Arts Centers
DUO Finishes the Nanchang OCT Contemporary Arts Centre
Three-Story Garden Residences
AtelierM Designed the Nirvana House in Pilar, Argentina
Traditional Sustainable School Designs
Heatherwick Studio Showcases Plans for Universidad Ean
Poetic Habourfront Nature Centers
3XN Created the Centre for Coastal Nature and Sport Fishing
Concrete Cultural Visitor Centers
UAD Completes the Villagers' Home Center in Zhejiang Province
Nature-Themed Modern Workspaces
The New Natwest Office in London Features Greenery Throughout
Urban Houston Hotel Designs
Bunkhouse Hotels Presents the Hotel Saint Augustine
Nature-Centric Tech Summits
Huawei Joins with the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Electric Heritage-Based Apartments
Yana Molodykh Renovates the Landscape Alley Apartment
Zero-Carbon City Concept Installations
Finding Infinity Presents the New Normal Exhibition
Nautical Themed Hotel Suites
Lore Group and Vinterior Join to Create Themed Sea Containers Suites
Electric Garden-Nestled Cottages
NOKE Architects Designs the House of Color in Poland
Organic Striking Tower Designs
David Macullo Architects Designs the Leaves Tower
Golf-Inspired Textural Club Designs
Ivy Studios Designed the Muni Indoor Golf Club
Lotus Flower-Inspired Villas
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Lotus Villa Inspired by Nature
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
History Museum Garden Renovations
London's Natural History Museum Underwent a Five-Acre Makeover
Nature-Bounding School Designs
Pelletier de Fontenay and Leclarc Architects Design École du Zénith
Roman Architecture-Themed Pavilions
Pratique and Fanum Design the Forum des Vestiges Pavilion
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Village-Luke Charming Hotels
Concrfete Amsterdam Designs the BoTree Hotel in London
Contemporary Mountainous Residencies
Muuk Architecture's Mountainside Residence is Very Modern
Botanical Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuuratelier and Archipelago Create the Green Ark Pavilion
Plant-Aiding Hydroponic Systems
turf is an Energy-Harvesting Conceptual Cultivation System
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Puzzle-Inspired Italian Nurseries
C+S Architects Develops the Noah's Ark Nursery in Alzano
Structural Smart Indoor Gardens
The Plantafrom Smart Indoor Garden is Sustainably Designed
Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs
Sara Martinsen Designs the Rooted Potential Pavilion Using Plants
Contemporary Cantilevered Residences
Alterstudio Architecture Presents the Westview Residence
Nature-Connecting Design Installations
OMCC and Diez Office Unveil the Vert Installation
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes
Ho Khue Architects Creates the Nest House in Vietnam
Nature-Inspired Floral Villas
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Luxurious Blue Water Lily Villa
Nature-Merging Geometric Homes
Reigo & Bauer Designs the Neville Park Residence in Toronto
Museum-Nestled Tokyo Offices
I IN Updates the Reception Lounge in Museum Tower Kyobashi
Glamorous Urban Tranquil Villas
GROWTO DESIGN Presents the Natural Villa in China
Terraced Naturally Lit Homes
Unknown Works Designs the Bright Oasis Home in London