case studies

Duchess & Dressmaker

Great to work with Emma Scarff Design recently on behalf of McMullen & Sons Brewery. Helping them transform a vacated restaurant premises in Brentford, Essex into an enticing and stylish new pub/bar called the Duchess & Dressmaker. This was a beautiful hospitality project.

Bright Building

Managed by Bruntwood SciTech, Bright Building can be found in the heart of Manchester Science Park. To ensure that the plants continue to thrive indoors, we also installed a correct-lux lighting rig too.

HYVERT surface

In Spring 2024, we installed our 'HYVERT surface' living green roof, upon the roof of Unicorn Grocery in Chorlton, Manchester. Unlike the more usually found sedum green roofs, HYVERT surface has been carefully designed to include unique pockets of wildflowers and shrubs.

West Village Leeds

Working with Cubic Works, Architects & Designers 3DReid and Contractor Robertson Group for our client Bruntwood Sci-Tech. Bruntwood SciTech's West Village, Leeds was a Custom Installation project where besides roof terrace plants and trees and the installation of a HYVERT Living wall with bespoke rainwater recirculation system, our internal project scope was equally immense!

Caravan Manchester

A brand new Hospitality brand, 'Caravan' arrived in Manchester recently - their first restaurant outside of London. Caravan's proprietors wanted the restaurant to pay subtle homage to their New Zealand roots so the biophilic interior design scheme was carefully curated throughout.

South @Cheadle Royal

South @Cheadle Royal - a new flexible workspace location which needed a final finish of stunning, lush live plants to complete the interior design scheme.

Commercial Client Manchester

17 York Street has always been a busily occupied office building in Manchester. Refurbished in the 90's it has now benefitted from another sustainable re-fit thanks to the expertise of Reid Architects and Specialist Contractor, RCL Services.

Electric Shuffle Manchester

An exciting new socialising space from Red Engine - the same company that gave Manchester 'Flight Club' a few years earlier. We've worked with Red Engine for some time now and were delighted to be invited back to help them transform this completely new venue into 'Electric Shuffle', a fun immersive experience that the brand is famed for.

Berkeley Group Plc

We recently had an exciting new opportunity to work with property developer, Berkeley Group plc on their latest residential project in Slough, Berkshire; Horlicks Quarter. Our Custom Installations team for this project only comprised of those who were experienced and trained in the delivery of major installs.

Flight Club Summer Terrace

Using the sunniest of artificial blooms, we were delighted to be instructed by Red Engine to seasonally dress five of their Flight Club Hospitality venues; four in London and one in Cardiff. Design schemes were adapted for each individual location and we made sure we left them looking Summer ready!

Foundation

Located in Altrincham just South of Manchester, Foundation is a joint venture development between Trafford Council and Bruntwood. This regeneration project is a perfect example of how to address sustainability, economic transformation and social inclusion utilising previously vacant properties in key town centre locations.

101 Embankment

Wonderful to be invited by AXI Studio to help them with the stunning refurbishment of Mancunian commercial workspace, 101 Embankment's reception area. A project which featured our custom made trees and artificial planting displays to great effect.

Counter House

A vibrant eatery in the heart of Manchester decorated with plants.

Cardiff goes green inside and out

As 'The Botanist' brand expands and 'blooms' in another new City, we were delighted to hear that the latest newcomer, Cardiff needed a roof garden making too.

The Rising Sun

Great to be invited to work with Blind Tiger Inns again on another pub in their portfolio; The Rising Sun, Hazel Grove in Stockport. We provided lush Instant greenery to both the interior and exterior as part of The Rising Sun's refurbishments.

The Plaza

Working with Bruntwood and design studio Phaus, we were excited to help to transform The Plaza on Old Hall Street Liverpool into a thriving new communal workspace. The interior design scheme within the communal areas respectfully pays homage to the building's age, but place one foot inside Bruntwood The Plaza's new lobby area and it's instantly apparent that it's now catering perfectly for the modern day needs of it's new community and visitors.

x + why Interior Manchester

We were delighted to be invited back to complete an internal biophilic planting scheme for our new flexible workspace client; x+why. Our Design Director Jessica, worked closely with x+why to ensure we designed and delivered a wellbeing-focussed biophilic scheme for x+why's new Embankment, Manchester location to compliment the beautiful and previously installed, roof terrace oasis (complete with HYVERT living wall).

5 St Paul’s Square

Thanks to 'kin Design Studio, we were delighted to be selected as a specialist contractor to work on the re-purposing of 5 St Paul's Square into a revolutionary new office space The scope of our project work was concentrated in two communal areas ;the ground floor reception area and 6th floor roof terrace

Cibo Wilmslow

Our previous project at Cibo Wilmslow included the installation of a number of custom-made Bougainvillea trees to the ground floor and on this recent occasion, these were re-styled using an abundance of replica olive foliage instead.

Build Hollywood

A case of building and installing something a little different for our Creative Agency client BuildHollywood who amongst many other things, specialise in designing large-format advertising billboards.

Bowmer + Kirkland

Appointed by Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd, we were instructed to assist with the development of Crewe Bus Station and Multi Storey Car Park Two twin vibrant HYVERT panels will measuring some 120 sqm when combined.

Mowgli

The client’s main design brief was for a tree to be positioned in the middle of the restaurant, not a standard tree but a bespoke one made with branches, Hanging Moss, LED lights and nothing else.

Bruntwood – Bloc

Located in Manchester City Centre and following a £6.3M transformation, Bruntwood Works has just launched it's third Pioneer Building Workspace called Bloc. A work-place that revolves completely around well-being.

AutoTrader

When we received a new enquiry from 'Classified Ads' giant, AutoTrader requesting our help in creating a brand new biophilically geared work-space for their staff, we were delighted.

Oxygen

We're well accustomed to helping our Commercial clients create an ‘urban oasis’ using green infrastructure.  These clients have more usually been in the workspace sector, so it’s been a new and exciting juxtaposition assisting Property Alliance Group (PAG), achieve similar within their latest Mancunian Private City Living Scheme, ‘Oxygen’.

Peak A.I.

Our past experiences have taught us that creativity and fresh approaches are key. This was definitely the case when we were invited to assist on their client brief for AI Experts, Peak. ‘Peak AI’ are a rapidly growing Manchester based Tech firm who wanted to create a new flexible and fluid workspace for their team.  A space that culturally reflected wellbeing and the value Peak AI places on it’s occupants.

The Green Room

The Green Room in Ormskirk is a wonderful example of how sometimes 'keeping it simple' can achieve maximum impact. The Design Brief steered clear of any floral elements and thanks to the variety and sheer volume of green foliage used, the installation is still full of depth and interest.

Cibo Hale First Floor

Over the Summer months, Cibo Restaurant in Hale was the recipient of yet more beautiful green infrastructure. Our Client Cibo Restaurant, has utilised our services from it's inception, from custom made trees, artificial plants and a HYVERT living wall which was installed almost two years ago now.

One Victoria Street

Earlier this year we had the pleasure of once again working with Manchester based Interior Design Practice, SpaceInvader Design Ltd. Their Client had moved into brand new commercial premises and needed a new and inspiring flexible workspace where the design brief was to 'create an environment with natural emphasis'

Lost & Found Albion Place Leeds

It might be inspired by the movie Jumanji, but for some, the fit out of Leeds’ most stylish new bar The Lost & Found would be considered more Mission Impossible! A freestanding 3m tall tree complete with 3m canopy coupled with a 'listed building' status, meant we had to adopt every special measure going, but it was all worth it for this truly stunning finish.

The Florist

When we were asked to dress The Florist Watford, even we didn’t know how stunning it would be. Florally breath-taking, each blossom trees measure 4.5m high and 4.5m wide.

Red Engine Summer Terraces

Red Engine are the creative force behind well known hospitality brands, Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. Having already had the pleasure of working with them at their various sites, we were thrilled to be invited back to help with the creation of their 'Summer Terraces', in collaboration with a Hendrick's Gin limited edition, 'Flora Adora' promotion.

SELFRIDGES

Fantastic to be working in a retail setting again, this time for fabulous Selfridges and their collaboration with Grateful Dead's 'Shakedown Garden' organic cotton merchandise.

All+ Management

As part of All+ Management's commitment to creating an authentic Biophilic lead design scheme, their Sustainability and Wellbeing Services team liaised with our Scientific Research and Development Lead, Joseph, to understand exactly why and how much the plants will make a difference to the well-being of No.1 Spinningfields occupants and visitors.

The Botanist

When our client New World Trading rang us to say they needed some plants for The Botanist, we didn't realise just how many they meant. With more than one hundred and fifty small terracotta containers and eighty live plants in pots, it really was a case of bringing the place to life with planting.

The Bird In Hand

When historic country pub, The Bird in Hand in Knowl Hill, Berkshire needed their pretty gabled entrance refurbishing, there was only route to take - rambling blossom! Working with the pub's Butcombe Brewery and their Interior Designers, Concorde BGW Group, the brief was to create a replica pink blossom tree that would grow up the left of the entrance and around the pub's signage.

Per Tutti

Our Tree-making technicians were kept busy recently by family restaurant business Per Tutti in Hertfordshire. Per Tutti consists of two cosy restaurants; one in Berkhamsted and one in St Albans and our stunning custom-made Lemon Trees were added to both.

The Bull Henley-on-Thames

The Bull (on Bell Street), Henley-on-Thames was already full of charm since the building dates back to the 15th century! However, it closed for major refurbishment early Spring in readiness for a fabulous re-launch at the beginning of May and we were delighted to be a part of this amazing transformation. What made the project more rewarding for us was the fact that not only did we install the 'green' finishing touches, we helped design the whole scheme too.

The Botanist – Ipswich

We have worked with New World Trading's 'The Botanist' brand across many sites and the botanical theme of each venue really springs to life once you enter inside. Nonetheless, our project work began with the installation of mature live plants and shrubs into Client's troughs, helping to biophilically define space for exclusive use of  The Botanist guests.

Bruntwood Alderley Park

Our client's existing trees were expertly replanted into new containers with fresh base planting including Aspleniums, Pavarti and Antiquum Ferns. The main building Atrium now has an abundance of cluster planting in a variety of containers. Plants include Monsteras, Asparagus and Kentia Palms. Rust effect bowls compliment these plants beautifully.

Victor’s

The Victor's brand has always been synonymous with an abundance of Wisteria against a backdrop of coastal inspired interior design and relaxed dining.  The white washed brickwork and raw wood colour scheme works beautifully against the purple canopy of flowers.

Amspec – Alderley Park

We're no strangers to Alderley Park, having worked their extensively for our Client Bruntwood however on this occasion, our Client was Amspec Design & Build. The area in focus, was a Breakout space which would present an alternative, appealing place for meetings and collaborative work. The space was biophilically designed adding further to it's appeal.

Staffordshire Grill

Lock-down limitations during the first quarter of 2021 have meant that many of our Hospitality clients used this period to focus on making bar/restaurant enhancements. The Staffordshire Grill was no exception and we were excited to become involved in their transformation, both internally and externally..

Pool and Leisure Settings

We're accumulating a growing number of projects within both private and commercial sectors that specifically focus on artificial Green Infrastructure within pool, spa and leisure settings. This is an area of our business that has kept us extra busy lately as clients pay more attention to well-being and making the most of available space.

All Bar One – Chambord

Excited to receive a new enquiry from Creative Agency, 'Twelve' recently, in relation to a collaboration between All Bar One and Chambord liquer. All Bar One are launching a delicious sounding new Chambord Spritzer for Summer 2022 and wanted to be suitably dressed to celebrate it.

Mythos Taverna

Our client had a clear brief; a collection of Bougainvillea trees climbing walls and across the restaurant’s ceiling to create a traditional Grecian dining experience.

Climat Restaurant Manchester

Climat, a wine-led restaurant from the team behind Michelin Guide, Covino in Chester is flooded with stunning natural light and the minimalist design scheme features both live and artificial Green Infrastructure.

Bruntwood Union Building

Adding the finishing touches to Bruntwood Union building a stunning city centre workspace, our office plants help create a calm environment and boost productivity.

Hale Country Club & Spa

Working with one of Cheshire's most exclusive clubs, we designed a luxury living green wall to welcome visitors with a grand entrance.

Bruntwood Base

Like many other Bruntwood Developments, BASE incorporates a number of sustainability measures and has been designed to enable the building to operate at net zero carbon across its Communal areas.

Vermilion

This ‘Asian-fusion’ culinary and events destination has recently re-vamped their entire building entrance/approach so that before you even set foot inside, you know it’s going to be very special. The vision was for a 'Biophilic fusion' of live planting and a lavish, memorable custom installation.

Qbic Hotel

The Qubic Hotel is laden with planting at every turn, from the entrance to the ceiling, table decor, backdrops and the outdoor terrace. The planting has been an integral part of the interior design.

Bruntwood SciTech – Alderley Park

The beginning of 2023 has seen us complete a fantastic new workspace interiors project for our client Bruntwood SciTech at their Alderley Park site; Glasshouse. The large variety of artificial plants we installed create appealing focal points across the whole workspace.

Grand Pacific

We adore design briefs that blend live and artificial planting schemes and this past Custom Installations project within one of Manchester's favourite hospitality hot spots, Grand Pacific,  gave us the perfect opportunity.

The Club Jersey

Wonderful to be working with The Club, Jersey again. End of July and a short plane commute later, we were back at the The Club to both refresh and intensify further the abundance of custom made trees which were made on our previous visits.

PortSwigger

In 2021, Cyber Security company PortSwigger moved into their stunning new home. The Interior Design colour scheme for PortSwigger with it's uplifting sunny yellow tones and natural greens was intensified further by copious amounts of live Green infrastructure.

The Fountain House

The Fountain House in Albert Square, Manchester, a member of  The Metropolitan Pub Company launched in November 2021 following a fantastic refurbishment. And as the venue continues to grow and enhance its 'hospitality' presence, in late 2022, we were invited to assist with the creation and installation of two new custom made trees.

Butcombe Brewery Co.

Working with Interior Design specialists, Concorde BGW on behalf of their Bristolian client, Butcombe Brewing Co. the project brief was to adapt the al fresco/beer garden spaces for a selection of pubs within their portfolio.

Brainlabs Digital

A new and exciting opportunity for us to work with global digital marketing company, Brainlabs. Our work included a full green infrastructure of the entire office.

Unagi Restaurant Altrincham

It was great to work with another local hospitality business recently in readiness for the launch of their new Japanese restaurant and we're delighted that the HYVERT living wall we installed for UNAGI restaurant in Altrincham also marks our third HYVERT project in the town centre.

Breakthrough Properties

Not one but two HYVERT 'firsts'. It's our first instruction for Breakthrough Properties (a leading global life sciences real estates company) and also our first 'temporary hoarding' HYVERT installation.

Assura plc

Committed to only owning, occupying and developing net zero carbon assets by 2030, Assura plc recently moved their HQ. Live planting schemes to both the interior and exterior were installed including a HYVERT living wall outside.

No 1 St Paul’s Square

Delighted to be re-instructed by commercial interior designers, Arterior Solutions to work on another work-space fit-out project for them at No. 1 St Paul's Square in Liverpool.

Unicorn Grocery Chorlton

HYVERT is a perfect fit with the Unicorn brand and it's re-cycling values since even HYVERT's plant modules are locally manufactured from re-cycled batteries.

Bentley Motors HQ

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to install a HYVERT living wall for our client, Bentley Motors at their headquarters in Crewe.

The Co-op Malpas

The Co-op Malpas demonstrating a solid commitment to 'improved sustainability', with the addition of a HYVERT living green wall.

Cibo Hale

In the Autumn of 2020, our Client, Cibo chose to add yet more green Infrastructure to their beautiful village restaurant in Hale.

The Co-op Penmaenmawr

The addition of a HYVERT living wall to the Co-op Penmaenmawr store's exterior, besides providing visual appeal will increase biodiversity and reduce environmental impact.

San Carlo Alderley Edge

AutoTrader Manchester

This Project originated from AutoTrader placing huge renewed emphasis on creating an extra-appealing, new work environment to coincide with their staff returning to work post-covid.

Alberts Schloss

Just in time for the Manchester Flower Show running at the end of May, we had an exciting new opportunity to work with Alberts Schloss in the city centre.

10 Chiswell Street London

10 Chiswell Street London is another great example of a company wanting to incorporate Green Infrastructure to their premises for the building's occupants to benefit from both mentally and physically.

Manchester City Football Club

Having completed the new build of a brand new Media TV Studio at The Etihad Campus, City Build approached us for help with the installation of a HYVERT living wall to the Studio's exterior.

Hilti Manchester

The newly installed HYVERT Living wall for Hilti Manchester is positioned for maximum impact within Hilti's entrance/visitor area and benefits from a huge influx of natural light thanks to expansive floor to ceiling windows.

Bruntwood Liverpool Science Park

This was a fantastic project for Bruntwood Liverpool Science Park that included the installation of two HYVERT Living Walls and a planting scheme that mixed live and artificially plants brilliantly.

Commercial Client Camberley

As part of their wider company initiative to incorporate more green infrastructure, it was our great pleasure to work with a Financial Sector client again.

The Co-op Steeple Claydon

The Co-op Steeple Claydon in Buckinghamshire is our third project for this house-hold brand. Another new Co-op store which will be powered by 100% renewable energy.

Foundation Bruntwood

the regeneration project is an exemplar of how to cover sustainability, economic transformation and social inclusion over previously uncared for and vacant properties.

Nasty Gal

Bold company branding and a stunning HYVERT Living Green Wall are ready to greet staff and clients as soon as they arrive at Nasty Gal.

No.2 Circle Square

Now fully occupied, No.2 Circle Square communal reception area was redeveloped to include a biophilic revamp with the installation of a HYVERT living wall behind the welcome desk along with a live planting scheme into the client's custom made troughs.

x + why Roof Terrace Manchester

Delighted to be working with another new flexible workspace Client; x+why. This latest project paired two I Want Plants Services - HYVERT Living Walls and Live Plant Displays.

University Of Chester

We were delighted to be approached by the University of Chester for this project, our first educational establishment to feature Green Walls.

Manchester Metropolitan University

Our scientific research partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University has already achieved success and allowed us to identify which HYVERT plant species excel at the absorption of harmful gases.

Barchester Healthcare

Working in partnership with McGoff Construction, we had the pleasure of installing three HYVERT living walls for a Healthcare Project in Purley, Crawley - Barchester Healthcare.

VITA GROUP

This recent installation superseded their existing living wall with our new and unique HYVERT infrastructure.

Assura PLC

The planting scheme for Assura plc consisted of purely live varieties both internally and externally with the new introduction of a HYVERT living wall too.