The Wow!grass! Living Carpet Graces the York Minster Cathedral
Sarah Moore — June 9, 2012 — Art & Design
References: wowgrass & mymodernmet
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, the floor of the York Minster in England has been transformed using Wow!Grass! to create a outdoor feel inside the building.
The grass floor was specially installed for the York Minster Rose Dinner where some 900 guests will come and enjoy a dinner fit for royalty in the Gothic cathedral.
While the indoor lawn does grow and require both mowing and watering, the unique design of the greenery doesn’t require soil and can easily be rolled up and carted away when it’s no longer needed.
The company has used this living carpet concept for other high-profile public events to bring a taste of the outdoors to an otherwise stuffy indoor event.
The grass floor was specially installed for the York Minster Rose Dinner where some 900 guests will come and enjoy a dinner fit for royalty in the Gothic cathedral.
While the indoor lawn does grow and require both mowing and watering, the unique design of the greenery doesn’t require soil and can easily be rolled up and carted away when it’s no longer needed.
The company has used this living carpet concept for other high-profile public events to bring a taste of the outdoors to an otherwise stuffy indoor event.
Trend Themes
1. Living-carpet Interiors - Opportunity for creating innovative indoor spaces that incorporate elements of the outdoors, such as grass floors.
2. Outdoor-indoor Fusion - Potential for blending outdoor and indoor environments to create unique and immersive experiences, like the grass floor in the York Minster.
3. Portable Greenery - Advancement in temporary green installations that can be easily transported and set up for events or occasions, offering a touch of nature.
Industry Implications
1. Events & Hospitality - Utilizing living carpets and other natural elements to enhance event experiences and create more engaging hospitality environments.
2. Architectural Design - Incorporating innovative indoor greenery, like grass floors, into architectural plans to create visually striking and eco-friendly spaces.
3. Outdoor Recreation - Exploring opportunities to bring aspects of the outdoors indoors for recreational spaces, such as indoor gardens with grass flooring.
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