Although I have come across my fair share of vertical gardens, none of them can compare to the Wyatt Federal Building in Portland, Oregon. Boasting a unique design, it is an impressive 18 storeys high.
Designed by SERA Architects, the Wyatt Federal Building is undergoing a $135 million green reconstruction, thanks to federal stimulus funds. Oh, and those 'folds?' Just call them 'vegetated fins.'
Folding Vertical Gardens
The Wyatt Federal Building's $135 Million Remodel
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