Design studio Diez Office works together with urban greening expert OMCC on the Vert installation. This project was also formed in collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council with the goal of creating a greening machine -- this was showcased at London Design Festival. It is nestled in the Chelsea College of Arts' courtyard with a timber structure surrounded by greenery to bring attention to the rising temperatures and reduced biodiversity in cities.
The co-founder of OMCC, Nicola Stattman shares with Dezeen, "The project is intended to inspire urban planners, architects and designers to tackle climate change and, above all, to develop interdisciplinary solutions together. "We want to show that large-scale greening systems can also be realised in densely built-up city centres. A garden for insects and people in the centre of the city, a place to relax."
Nature-Connecting Design Installations
OMCC and Diez Office Unveil the Vert Installation
Trend Themes
1. Urban Greening Initiatives - Projects like the Vert installation highlight the emergent push for greenery in urban spaces to combat environmental challenges.
2. Sustainable Timber Architecture - The use of timber structures in city-centered installations reflects a growing trend in sustainable building materials aimed at reducing carbon footprints.
3. Interdisciplinary Climate Solutions - Collaborations between designers, architects, and urban planners indicate a shift toward multi-disciplinary approaches to address climate change in urban environments.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - Urban planners are increasingly looking towards integrating green spaces to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
2. Sustainable Architecture - The architecture industry is embracing environmentally friendly materials like timber for modern urban projects.
3. Environmental Design - Design industries are focusing on creating eco-friendly installations that bring nature into densely populated cities.