Design Contest Winners - Evergreen Tropical Interiors

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About the Cover
In this month’s issue of Urban Horticulture we celebrate the winners of our 2014 Design Contest!
The cover features the projects of our two Grand
Award Winners, Kelly Mac Interiorscapes and Evergreen Tropical Interiors, LLC. Both projects tied
for the Grand Award with exactly the same score!
See more award-winning designs in this issue, beginning on page 8. Our regular columns and articles will be back next month.
A special thank you to our volunteer judges, Rich
Batcho of Batch-o-Blooms; Ian Drummond of Indoor Garden Design; and columnist Riley Anderson of NDLI. Thank you, gentlemen, for your fine
work and a job well done!
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Congratulations to all of our
Design Contest Winners!
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From the Editor
It’s here, the issue you’ve been waiting for—our Design Contest Winners! Our judges had a tough time deciding on the winners this year. In fact, the Grand Award
winners tied with the exact same score! And we had a number of firsts, including:
 More holiday décor entries than plant entries,
 First green walls entry submitted by the manufacturer/plant supplier,
 First poinsettia green wall, and
 First entry including glass art.
We are very thankful to our judges who volunteered their time. They are:
Rich Batcho, President of Batcho-Blooms, Chair of the Interiorscape Committee for AmericanHort, and known for his holiday/special events designs.
Ian Drummond, Creative Director for Indoor Garden Design, Chair of eFIG in the UK,
and award-winning designer.
Riley Anderson, landscape designer at NDLI-Norris Design
and columnist for Urban Horticulture Magazine.
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2014 Design Contest
Winners
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Entries were blind-judged on the following design principles:
1. Design Aspects: use of symmetry or asymmetry; clear focal point if appropriate; design harmony and balance.
2. Appropriateness for the client and space, horticultural and design appropriateness of materials.
3. Appropriate and unique choice of containers, topdressing and other non-plant materials.
4. Use of color: foliage, blooms, containers, topdressing, etc.
5. Uniqueness of overall design and innovation in design.
Grand Award – Tie
Wyndham Corporate Lobby: and First Place Holiday Décor, $100-$10,000
Kelly Mac Interiorscapes
Exchange Place Boston:
and First Place Holiday Décor, $10,001-$20,000
Evergreen Tropical Interiors
Atrium
Sky Lobby:
First Place, $100 to $10,000
Southern Botanical
Old Orchard Tower,
Zeller Realty Group:
First Place, $10,001 to $20,000
Moore Landscapes
World Financial Center
Winter Garden:
First Place, $40,000 plus
John Mini Distinctive Landscapes
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Free Standing Containers
Shure, Inc.:
First Place, Interior, $100 to $10,000
Moore Landscapes
New Headquarters
Western New York:
Second Place, Interior, $100 to $10,000
Botanicus Interior Landscaping
Strathcona Town Centre:
First Place, Exterior, $100 to $10,000
Greenjeans Interiorscape
Green Walls
Back to Eden —
ArtPrize 2013:
First Place (long-term rental)
LiveWall, LLC/Hortech, Inc.
Artificial Foliage
Wyndham Garden Hotel:
First Place, $100 to $10,000
Botanicus Interior Landscape
Holiday Décor
Law Firm:
Second Place, $100 to $10,000
Interior Plantscapes, Inc.
Class A Holiday Decor:
Second Place, $10,001 to $20,000
Cityscapes
General Reinsurance:
Third Place, $10,001 to $20,000
Atria, Inc.
Scotia Place:
First Place, $20,001 to $30,000
Greenjeans Interiorscape
Reston Town Center:
First Place, $40,000 plus
Premier Plantscapes, LLC
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Grand Award – Tie, and
First Place, Holiday Décor, $100-$10,000
Kelly Mac Interiorscapes for
Wyndham Corporate Lobby
Plants/flowers used: 6” red Poinsettias
Growers/brokers used for plant material: Summit Plants & Flowers
Containers used: ASI Living Wall Planter Trays
Materials: Faux décor pieces, manzanita branches
The story behind this design and installation: This two story is decorated with a 15’ Holiday Tree with LED
lighting; live poinsettias set into a recessed wall planter behind the reception desk; a focal point holiday arrangement placed on a wooden cabinet in the center of the lobby (including a Kwanzaa Kinara); and a living
poinsettia wall located at the entrance to a barista bar.
What makes this design unique? The living poinsettia wall is certainly the most unique aspect of the design. We
set ASI Living Wall Planter Trays into a matrix of 4” x 4” lumber end cuts, which were painted to give the effect
of being charred. Outside of the holidays, it features a planting of Golden Pothos.
Owners/designers – Kevin Kelly & Eileen Kelly
Photos by Stephen Flood – Photograph, Milford, NJ
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Grand Award – Tie, and
First Place, Holiday Décor, $10,001 to $20,000
Evergreen Tropical Interiors for
Exchange Place Boston
Materials used: For the “timeless elegance” we created, we used timepieces and lanterns provided by RAZ
Imports.
Other decorations including burlap ribbon and chocolate, gold and cream accents were provided by Sullivan’s and Autograph Foliages.
We carefully selected the items from each supplier that would add to the overall theme of the design.
The story behind this design and installation: Exchange place is a modern glass skyscraper that rises out of the
original Boston Stock Exchange Building, built in 1896. This building is a registered Boston Landmark. In the lobby, at the top of the Grand Marble Staircase is a clock that has remained a fixture since the time of the Boston
Stock Exchange. Our design objective was to honor the history of the building by highlighting the clock in our
theme. We used antique timepieces and ornaments in gold and cream, combined with natural elements in the
historic lobby. The 20' tree with the antique ornaments became the lobby focal point. To compliment the mod-
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ern glass front, we used flocked
trees with white lights.
What makes this design unique?
This design is unique because it
blends the antique history of the
original Exchange Building with the
contemporary feel of the glass skyscraper. It is truly "Timeless Elegance".
Additional comments: Our skilled
operations team implemented the
vision of both our client and our inhouse design team. We are very
proud of this project.
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First Place, Atrium, $100 to $10,000
Southern Botanical for Sky Lobby
List of plants/flowers used: ZZ Plant, Aglaonema Calypso, Rojo Congo, Spathiphyllum, Philodendron Xanadu,
Peperomia, and Bromeliads
Growers/brokers used for plant material: BJ’s Quality Tropical Plants
Containers used: Lechuza
Topdressing used: Decorative gravel and polished river rock in specific areas
Other materials: New potting soil to raise the level of all planting beds, new polished river rock for existing
containers, and Lechuza containers.
The story behind this design and installation: The client came to us because we were highly recommended and
they were dissatisfied with current provider. This space is known as Sky Lobby at the 40th floor of a downtown office building. This space had a water feature element but has since then been disabled due to leaking
and malfunctions. Since the repair costs were much too high, they decided to replace all plant material with
fresh and lush plantings and to incorporate plants into the abandoned water feature spaces.
What makes this design unique: The most unique element of this site is the water feature. Since this element
does not function, they wanted to incorporate plants in this space for visual appeal and to deter people from
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walking through the water feature from a safety standpoint. So we filled in the water feature element with 6"
Peperomia (as seen in the pictures) spaced as tightly as possible to give it a solid groundcover similar to grass.
That way pedestrian traffic will not walk into the old water features and it will be a bold visual interest with the
variegated foliage. All of the plantings are installed as tightly as possible for a more established appearance, and
the bromeliads are freshened up every 6 weeks.
Additional comments: Another unique element is that this planting installation is only temporary for the next year
or so, then they will completely renovate the entire space and we'll be the professional interiorscapers to influence the new design! We get to do it all over again!
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First Place, Atrium, $10,001 to $20,000
Moore Landscapes for Old Orchard Towers,
Zeller Realty Group
List of plants/flowers used: Liriope, Philodendron Congo Rojo, Custom blooming program, pictures show Guzmania Bromeliads
Growers/brokers used for plant material: Midwest Tropical, Clesens Wholesale
Topdressing used: Black shredded hardwood mulch, gloss black La Paz stone
Other materials: Black Bamboo poles, varying heights 8' to 4'. Custom art glass grass and emerging blooms.
Granite rocks and pavers. Custom blend of interiorscape soil to fill in beds.
The story behind this design and installation: There are a total of 2 building lobbies. Each has 2 atrium beds,
looking out onto the exterior landscape. The client thought the existing design looked dated – felt it "looked
like a 'salad' – too many plants, too much going on.” Wanted a clean, simple design for each lobby. They also
wanted the plants separated into their own areas-didn't want them touching each other. There is a lot of
unique art work on the walls of the lobbies in warm tones. We wanted to compliment the artwork and have
the beds become an extension of the art in the buildings, as well as become an extension of the landscaping
outside.
What makes this design unique: The 10' white wall expanse on the sides of the beds needed to be addressed.
The bamboo picks up on the black frames of the windows and accentuates their height and structure.
Since the beds are not that large, specimen plant material would have overwhelmed the beds. In addition,
these beds have windows as their backdrop, looking out onto a native landscaped area. Client did not want
the view obstructed, but rather seem like an extension of the landscape.
We used varying heights of painted black Bamboo poles to create a
frame on the sides of the beds, and provide contrast to the white walls.
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The bamboo poles have gloss black La Paz stone as the top dressing.
Plant material needed to compliment the outside-not "too tropical"
looking for this Midwestern location! We chose the Congo Rojo as our
backdrop plant to tie in the outside and be adjacent to the liriope
grass. It is just tall enough to allow the viewer to see the outside as
well as provide a height contrast to the Liriope. The hand blown sturdy
glass bloom pods unfurling in the grass look like flower buds about
ready to open. What is neat about the glass is that it is easy to move.
We plan on moving it around throughout the year to keep the design
fresh and interesting. The blooming program was planned to have
complimentary colors to accent/contrast the artwork and glass bloom
pods. When the sun shines through the windows, The glass catches the
rays and reflects the color in the atrium. It is like using sun catchers in
the atrium! Truly beautiful!
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First Place, Atrium, $40,000 plus
John Mini Distinctive Landscapes for
World Financial Center Winter Garden
List of plants/flowers used: Sixteen matching 40' tall Washingtonia 'Robusta' Palms
Growers/brokers used for plant material: Southeast Growers
Containers used: Installed into in-ground vaults
Other materials: The 16 palms were each placed into in-ground vaults. These vaults were then outfitted with
built-in speakers and custom metal grates to provide a flush level with the marble flooring in the space.
The story behind this design and installation: Originally planted in 1996, the 16 perfectly-matched Washingtonia Robusta palms were located in Arizona. They were dug and shipped to Florida to acclimate, and eventually installed in the Winter Garden.
The biggest challenge came after the attacks of 9.11.2001, when the World Financial Center was destroyed.
Six months after the attack, the building’s owners told us they were committed to re-opening the space by
September of 2002. We needed to find replacement trees, ship, acclimate, and install the palms within a risky
and narrow time frame. The Winter Garden was magnificently restored – on time – and became an icon of
the indomitable spirit of New York and America, hailed by The New York Times as a symbol of “the return to
normalcy” to lower Manhattan after 9-11.
The Winter Garden was replanted in the summer of 2013, 11 years after the previous installation. Beginning
in the fall of 2012 the search began for 16 matching palms. After locating, digging, potting and acclimatization
followed. The install began with the removal of the existing palms, followed by the installation of new ones
along with a new drip irrigation system.
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What makes this design unique? Keeping the trees healthy and attractive requires a rigorous maintenance program involving preventative spraying, soil testing and drenching, in addition to the pruning and washing of
fronds…all of which must be done off-hours, and 40’ above the atrium floor. A fully-automated 16-zone irrigation system attends to each tree individually. This client-vendor relationship is built on mutual respect and appreciation not only for the outstanding maintenance, but for the demonstrated commitment to preserving the
very special importance of this public space.
Additional comments: The success of the winter garden design as both a community retreat and marvel for
visitors is a testament to its application of ancient garden design principles of symmetry and repetition. The
ceremonial architecture of the space capped with steel and glass could feel colossal in scale as one descends
the multi-story stone staircase, but the precise geometry of the trees injects the view with an organic element
that enlightens the experience. The grid of the trees not only focuses the view down multiple corridors to the
river, but also channels the pedestrian traffic through the space. The trees also punctuate the palatial atrium,
creating a central garden room oasis referencing the celebration of civilization through the order of geometry.
Once under the canopy of the trees the unexpected
sensory delight of palm fronds filtering bright light
encourages many to pause in the garden, interrupting the hustle of the city with a rest on one of
the benches. Returns to the garden for meetings
and lunches guarantee this great escape that the
neighborhood has come to treasure. The repetition
of masterpiece specimens of coordinated height and
their precise placement within the grid achieve the
garden's ethereal effects, making their selection,
installation, and maintenance by John Mini Distinctive Landscapes integral to the success of the timeless garden design.
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First Place, Free-Standing Containers, Interior, $100 to $10,000
Moore Landscapes for Shure, Inc.
List of plants/flowers used: Silver Satin Pothos, Janet Craig Compacta. Sansevieria Superba, Neon Pothos, custom blooming program (pictures show Guzmania Bromeliads, Neoregelia, Caladium and Pelee Mums.)
Growers/brokers used for plant material: Midwest Tropical, Clesens Wholesale
Containers used: ASI Aluminum
Other materials: Custom blend of interiorscape soil to fill in beds
The story behind this design and installation: Our client is a world leader in audio components like microphones, earphones and headphones. They wanted a look that would complement and soften the look of the
building. The building is very industrial, with gray and rose tones.
In addition, the planter beds were infested with powdery mildew and scale.
We had to remove all the plant material and top foot of soil, and use new, different plant material that was
not susceptible to these pests and fungal disease.
What makes this design unique? With premium sound so vital to the client's business, we wanted to create
something that reminded us of 'sound waves'—fluid lines and a sense of movement in the beds.
In addition, they did not want any plants taller that 2 feet maximum. We did not want to obstruct the view of
people being able to see throughout the atrium.
The beds had to make a strong
statement from an open atrium
view 7 floors up, as well as viewing straight on from the main
level.
At seven stories up, many plant
foliage variegation gets lost and
muddies up the design. In coming up with this design, I brought
out samples of each plant chosen
to see it's impact from birds eye
view, as well as from straight on.
Additional comments: Some of
the photos were taken by Stuart
Van Dorm, Shure Corporate Photographer.
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Second Place, Free-Standing Containers,
Interior $100 to $10,000
Botanicus Interior Landscaping for New
Headquarters Western New York
List of plants/flowers used: Aglaonema Mary Ann; Epipremnum Neon, Jade, N'Joy;, Guzmania varieties;
Phalaenopsis.
Growers/brokers used for plant material: Capri Farms, Bruce Jensen Nurseries
Containers used: Architectural Supplements – Phoenix Tall Square. Phoenix Cylinder, low bowls; finish – Gunmetal Gray, Plant Portrait 32” x 64”; Topsider boxes on panel walls Light Gray
Topdressing used: Tall planter collars, planted direct in soil less mix
Other materials: Wicks and risers from Water Boy
The story behind this design and installation: New executive office with special accent plants in simple modern
locations. The Interior Landscaping design was coordinated with the companies’ Interior Designer that had
specific design criteria. The lobby is flanked with A. Mary Ann at the stairwell and a flower changing bowl on
the table. Several rows of 3 tall squares with Mary Ann Aglaonema accented the common areas. The low
plants enhanced the industrial art and color accent areas. The entrance to the board room was complemented with a 32” by 64” Plant Portrait.
What makes this design unique: The Plant Portrait with simple 3 color vines add to the entrance of the boardroom. Rows of three tall squares and a round cylinder enhance the industrial art and sleek column panel system architecture. A low bowl of color welcomes visitors to the lobby. The simple design complements the industrial and modern building and welcomes visitors from all over the world.
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First Place, Free-Standing Containers,
Exterior $100 to $10,000
Greenjeans Interiorscapes for Strathcona
Town Centre, Edmonton
List of plants/flowers used: Oleander, Vinca maculate, Ipomoea marguerite, Ipomoea Blackie, Calibrachoa
“Sunset”, Rudbeckia, Geranium, Thunbergia
Growers/brokers used for plant material: Wallish Greenhouses, Burnaby Lake Greenhouse
Containers used: Contempra round planter (Earthen) – Barkman Concrete Ltd.; Estate Square planter (Terracotta)
– Crescent Garden. Client’s own container was used for the Rudbeckia display .
The story behind this design and installation: Our client is located in a high end “strip mall” type area, with lots of
parking areas and pedestrian traffic. The site, among other tenants, is the home to Planet Organic, an organic food
and lifestyle store. The client brief was to emphasize the earth-friendly feel of the area, and to brighten and bring
energy to a stark paved space. They wanted a design to incorporate and compliment the various bright and earthy
colours of the building’s various exterior stone and painted finishes. The client wanted to make the space more
attractive and user-friendly, encouraging pedestrians to spend more time in the space rather than just passing
through it.
What makes this design unique? Three different planter styles are used throughout the space, offering geometric
variety. A simple colour palette featuring primary colours unifies the theme.
Not only did our installation fit the bill visually, it was a great success in terms of attracting people to the area, encouraging them to linger and use the space socially. It became a destination of choice where people would go out
of their way to walk to the space and enjoy their coffee or lunch while surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Additional comments: In northern Alberta our growing season is very short, and our climatic extremes rule out the
many tender, beautiful and less hardy plants our more southerly colleagues take for granted! In a good year, the
snow may have stopped flying by late
May, so it’s all hands on deck to start
planting during the last week of May.
Plants are in the ground for up to 5
months before frost starts killing them off
in September. Our summer displays are
removed and replaced by fall installations
prior to Canadian Thanksgiving in midOctober. We rely on a limited range of
quick-growing, hardy annuals and perennials to make a big splash of colour while it
lasts. All but the most hardy of perennials
are used as annuals, as they rarely survive
our winter that sees the soil freeze into
tundra and snow on the ground for 5-6
months.
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First Place (long-term rental), Green Walls
LiveWall, LLC/Hortech, Inc. for Back to Eden
List of plants/flowers used:
Growers/brokers used for plant material: LiveWall, LLC (a division of Hortech, Inc. - wholesale nursery)
Containers used: LiveWall Outdoor Living Wall System; sage colored planters; mounted to a wooden post system
Other materials: Lighting to illuminate the wall at night.
The story behind this design and installation: The project, located at the B.O.B., a popular ArtPrize venue in downtown Grand Rapids, is a 1,400 square foot living abstract “painting.” It is a multi-dimensional visual expression of
horticulture comprising 60 varieties of 2,500 perennial, annual and edible plants. Various colors and textures are
tied together with a tendril of purple vining through the 11’X 130’ canvas. MacKenzie was the chief designer, and
he estimates it took four weeks to create, complete and install, with the first plant growing starting in April/May.
What makes this design unique? Using plants as a medium for an actual work of art is very unusual. Landscaping
is, of course, an art form in and of itself, and there are competitions for that. But using plants on a vertical canvas
as an actual medium and in such a major work as “Back to Eden,” entered in the world’s largest art competition, is
rare and could be a first. On September 24, Back to Eden was voted by the public in the Top 25 of over 1500 entries and maintained this high ranking until the competition ended on October 6.
Additional comments: The B.O.B.’s LiveWall installation is located on the north side of the building and is visible
and accessible for viewing by the public almost
anytime. Neighbors in
surrounding offices and
condominiums will enjoy watching the seasonal changes including
winter colors, springtime foliage, and summertime flowers. It is
interesting to note that
the LiveWall surrounds
the mechanical units
and dumpsters of the
B.O.B, which are now
surrounded on three
sides with colorful
plants—it’s a nice way
to disguise these elements.
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First Place, Artificial Foliage, $100 to $10,000
Botanicus Interior Landscape for Wyndham
Garden Hotel, Williamsville
List of plants/flowers used: PVC Onion Grass, Artificial Box Hedge, Artificial Bamboo palms
Growers/brokers used for plant material: Autograph Foliages, May Silk
Containers used: Architectural Supplements - Phoenix Tall Square. Ironclad rectangle.
Topdressing used: Custom cut Moss matt green cloth.
Other materials: Collars, pedestals.
The story behind this design and installation: Working within the Wyndham Hotel specifications, we collaborated with the developer and interior designer to add accent artificial faux plants to the newly- built hotel. A
preset list of specifications was given to us a week before opening. We made new specification recommendations and quickly got a detailed proposal to the designer. The approved redesign was ordered from the
vendors. Our installation department brought “temporary” plants for the grand opening only a few days
away. The final installation was adjusted to the requested changes of the designer.
What makes this design unique? The boxwood hedge was added in the parking garage to prevent patrons
from tripping on the raised area walkthrough.
Additional comments: The new hotel building boasts apartments, a restaurant, a fitness center, an indoor
pool and other amenities.
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Second Place, Holiday Décor, $100 to $10,000
Interior Plantscapes, Inc. for
Washington, D.C., Law Firm
List of plants/flowers used: 10" white Poinsettia bush; live greens; 6" Orchids; 7' Sequoia artificial tree – lit
with LEDs; 36" Sequoia artificial swags; 48" Sequoia artificial wreath.
Growers/brokers used for plant material: S4 Lights; RAZ Imports; Vickerman; The Orchid Station; TSB Enterprises.
Containers used: Primescape Products Vision Series – VS1212 – Brushed Chrome.
Topdressing used: Spanish moss, Mood moss.
Other materials: Berries, pinecones, ornaments; decorative tree skirt; under-packaging.
The story behind this design and installation: This Washington, DC law firm became a new plant and holiday
client in 2013. The client envisioned multiple color options before deciding upon a "simple and elegant" palette of golds and silvers. The contemporary style of the selections complement the office décor. We added a
pop of red in both the custom orchid and fresh greens arrangements.
What makes this design unique? Each holiday design we do is custom to the client's wants. This particular
design mixes natural style with a contemporary edge.
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Second Place, Holiday Décor, $10,001 to $20,000
Cityscapes for Class A Holiday Décor
Materials used: 20’ artificial cage-style tree, many different varieties and sized ornaments, over-sized pinecones, flocked faux greens, owls, lacquered branches, giant ornaments, rolled snow with iridescent flakes.
The story behind this design and installation: We wanted to use natural materials in a holiday scene. Since
the space is floor to ceiling windows, we wanted to bring the scene of the exterior to the interior space – a
seamless design between what you would find in a winter enchanted forest.
What makes this design unique? The tree was so unique because we chose to add natural materials, such as
different sized pine cones and hidden owls throughout the massive 20’ tree.
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Third Place, Holiday Décor, $10,001 to $20,000
Atria, Inc. for General Reinsurance
List of plants/flowers used: Poinsettias
Growers/brokers used for plant material: Kurtz Farms
Topdressing used: Moss
Other materials: 5 - 9' LED trees, 1 - 6' LED tree, 2 - 6ft toy soldiers, wreaths, garland, 28 - 2 ft. hanging snowflakes, 2 - potted 5ft LED trees.
The story behind this design and installation: Our client was looking for a high impact design in the main lobby and a few key elements in areas throughout the main floor of the building to maintain a festive, holiday
look.
What makes this design unique? The combination of material used. There are 9 foot trees with beautiful gift
packages and props under them in the lobby; garland across the reception desk; the soldiers; a 60" wreath
on the wall; and as you leave that space, snowflakes hanging from the ceiling. The design flows perfectly
from the floor up. The same is true for the other areas. Visually the space has something going on everywhere you look, without being cluttered.
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First Place, Holiday Décor, $20,001 to $30,000
Greenjeans Interiorscape for Scotia Place,
Edmonton
Growers/brokers used for materials: Autograph Foliages, S4 Lights
The story behind this design and installation: The property managers had used the same old tired trees for
years. We approached them with a new design to better reflect the calibre of their tenants – primarily lawyers, architects, technology companies. Scotia Place is a two-tower high rise complex in downtown Edmonton.
The 80’s architecture, pinkish-brown granite walls and distinctive lamp posts dictated a limited colour palette
and a fairly traditional display, onto which we spun a contemporary feel with simple, modern ornamentation.
What makes this design unique? The cavernous main lobby area is 3 stories high and needs a substantial, impressive display for impact. Although the area feels large, there is very limited floor space – large displays at
ground level impede foot traffic travelling between 3 banks of elevators, the pedway system and the exterior
sidewalks surrounding the building. The centre of the lobby has no floor at all – escalators travel from the
main level down to a basement food court, and up to the second floor landing, offices and pedway system. The
display needs to be visible from all three levels and areas. We also need to work with the building operator to
allow for his traditional display of local artists’ work for sale in the main lobby.
For those reasons, the features of the display are two 12-foot wreaths hanging opposite each other on the
granite walls. They fill the blank 3-storey granite walls with a display appropriate to scale.
Our vision of putting a contemporary, simple twist on a traditional theme set our imaginations alive with ideas
for a fabulous giant, LED- lit bow for each wreath. Unfortunately, the bow of our dreams was not to be found
in any catalogs of pre-made décor, so we set about making our own handmade bows (details below)! A team
of 5 men installs
each wreath and
bow from a rolling
scaffold. Each
wreath goes up in 6
pieces, and each
bow goes up in 3
pieces.
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The display at
ground level compliments the bows,
adding glitz and
glitter on a human
scale for pedestrians to enjoy. We
use 16 x decorated,
LED garlands on the
lamp post (2 for
each post), a feature custom-
decorated tree at 10 feet in height, plus numerous 7 foot and 9 foot slim trees.
Additional comments: The hand-made bows were quite the craft project! After figuring out a template from cardboard
cut-outs, we shaped the base of the bows in chicken wire, using heavy-gauge wire and thin steel rods for reinforcement.
On to that frame we fastened a sheet of 1” compressed foam, which had been painted red. Into this structure we installed the LED lights – many strings were threaded in, and the lights were pushed through the compressed foam at 3”
intervals. Over the top of all this, we covered the pieces with 16m of a fine satin fabric, through which the lights would
shine. We finished off with an edging of 4” glittered gold ribbon. The entire project took twice as long as we anticipated, requiring approximately 150 man hours.
Other materials used in construction were numerous hot glue sticks, blood, sweat, tears and regular use of expletives!
For simplicity of installation, each bow consists of 3 separate pieces. The tail is attached to the wreath first, followed by
the wide stylised “bow” that goes across the base of each wreath. The last piece to go on is the central “knot”.
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First Place, Holiday Décor, $40,000 plus
Premier Plantscapes, LLC, for
Reston Town Center
Materials used: Trees, garland, wreaths, LED lights, ribbon, ornaments, etc.
The story behind this design and installation: At the center of this live-work-play community, stunning winter
décor set the scene for the season’s bustling events and celebrations calendar. At the clients’ request, the
central elements of the theme - A Bright Season of Community - extended past the November/December
holidays. Custom displays & design elements combined to bring the theme to life. The project’s success was
reflected in each community gathering.
What makes this design unique? Encompassing the entire core of the town center, the project’s scale allowed
our theme to come alive on every street. Special displays highlighted and illuminated popular gathering places and bustling areas. During production and installation, manufactured décor like large LED stars were combined with custom designed pieces to create truly unique décor.
Additional comments: Extreme care was taken to use durable materials in the right textures and colors to
reflect the beauty of the theme and provide an enduring product. Navigating nature’s unpredictable schedule and the busy streets & sidewalks, installation was challenging but completed safely and ahead of schedule. In addition to exterior displays, interior displays were designed and implemented on the same tight
timeline to extend the winter theme indoors.
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CLICK HERE for
more information
Protect the Environment in Your Green Building –
Make sure your plants are cared for by a
Green Earth-Green Plants® Certified Business!
IP: Interior Plantscape certified businesses
Arizona:
Plant Solutions, Inc. IP
Scottsdale, AZ
Phone: (480) 585-8501
Owner: Joe Zazzera, LEED AP,GRP
California:
Good Earth Plant Company, Inc. IP
San Diego, CA
Phone: (858) 576-9300
Owner: Jim Mumford, GRP, CLP
Growing Roots IP
Long Beach, CA
Phone: (877) 475-2689
Owner: Jennifer Bermudez-Perez
McHenry Plantation, Inc. IP
Costa Mesa, CA
Phone: (714)689-9992
Owner: Nicole McHenry
Steve Wolff & Associates, Inc. IP
Villa Park, CA
Phone: (714)282-1155
Owner: Steve Wolff
Colorado:
Design Perfected, Inc. IP
Denver, CO
Phone: 303-817-8070
Owner: Patty Seabolt
Connecticut:
Atria, Inc. IP
Cheshire, CT
Phone: 203-753-6200
Owner: Bruce Crowle
Florida:
PLANTZ, Inc. IP
Tampa, FL area
Phone: (813)258-1940
Owner: Steve Stanford
Illinois:
Interior Tropical Gardens IP
Huntley, IL (Chicago area)
Phone: (866) 427-5268
Owner: Mark Martin
Mimosa Interior Landscape IP
Elk Grove Village, IL (Chicago area)
Phone: (847) 545-1800
Owners: Paul Zaccarine and David
Biggus, CLP
Phillip’s Interior Plants & Displays
Oak Brook, IL (Chicago area)
Phone: (630) 954-3600
Division Manager: Jean Berg
plants inc IP
Chicago, IL
Phone: (773) 478-8208
Contact: Jane Rodgers
Maryland/DC area:
Interior Plantscapes, Inc. IP
Laurel, MD
Phone: (301) 498-5028
Owner: Sandra Mobley
New Jersey:
Raimondi Horticultural Group, Inc.
IP
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ and New York/New
Jersey/PA areas
Phone: 201-445-1299
Owner: Chris Raimondi
North Carolina:
Foliage Concepts IP
Asheville, NC
Phone: (828) 253-2888
Owner: Les Love
Pennsylvania:
Hoffman Design Group, Inc. IP
Philadelphia/New York/Delaware
Phone: (800) 550-3655
Owner: Bryan Hoffman
Plantarium Living Environments, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: (215) 338-2008
Owner: Bob Bashore
South Carolina:
Foliage Concepts IP
Spartanburg, SC
Phone: (864) 576-9186
Owner: Les Love
Texas:
Green Oasis Plantscapes, Inc. IP
San Antonio
Phone: (210) 653-8900
Owner: Mike McAbery
Plant Interscapes, Inc. IP
Most major cities
Phone: (210) 696-4003
Owner: Mike Senneff
Silversand Services, Inc. IP
Houston, TX
Phone: (713) 722-0336
Contact: Lisa Hathaway
Virginia:
Buckingham Greenery IP
Buckingham, VA
Phone: (434) 969-4711
Owner: Connie Hom
Greatscapes & More IP
Richmond, VA
Phone: (804) 657-7080
Owners: Meg and Rob Watson
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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 2014
June 26-28, 2014: AIA Convention, Chicago, IL, sponsored by American Institute of Architecture. For more
information go to www.aia.org
July 2014
July 12-15, 2014: Cultivate’14 (formerly the OFA Hort Short Course), Columbus, OH, sponsored by AmericanHort (formerly OFA and ANLA.) For more information go to www.americanhort.org
July 12-15, 2014: PIA@Cultivate’14, Co-located with Cultivate’14 at Columbus, OH, sponsored in partnership with AmericanHort and PIA. For more information go to www.cultivate14.org
July 14-18, 2014: National Plants at Work Week in the United Kingdom, sponsored by eFIG, the European
Federation of Interior Landscape Groups. For more information go to www.efig.eu.com
July 28-29, 2014: Legislative Day on the Hill, Renewal and Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery,
Washington DC. Sponsored by PLANET. For more information go to www.landcarenetwork.org
August 2014
CANCELLED: August 19-21, 2014: PIA@IGC, Chicago, Illinois. NOTE: This event has been re-scheduled to
co-locate with Cultivate ‘14 in Columbus, OH. For more information go to www.cultivate14.org
October 2014
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October 22-24: Greenbuild Expo, New Orleans, LA, sponsored by US Green Building Council. For more information go to www.greenbuildexpo.org
PLANTSCAPE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA TO CO-LOCATE
ITS ANNUAL EVENT WITH CULTIVATE’14
PIA and AmericanHort Form Partnership to Support Interior Plantscape Professionals
The Board of Directors of the Plantscape Institute of America (PIA) announces that its annual event, the
Plantscape Industry Expo, will co-locate this year with Cultivate’14 in Columbus, Ohio on July 12-15,
2014. The move is to ensure the long-term stability of PIA’s event, maintain the integrity of PIA’s educational programs, and to expand the offering of relevant professional development and networking opportunities for members and other professionals. This action further strengthens PIA's relationship with
AmericanHort. The event will be known this year as “PIA@Cultivate’14 by AmericanHort.”
Cultivate’14 is organized by AmericanHort, the national horticulture industry association that includes
numerous interior plantscape firms and professionals as members and has offered interior plantscape
programming for several decades. Formerly known as the OFA Short Course, Cultivate’14 includes educational programs, tours, exhibits, workshops, and networking events for plantscape professionals,
which will now be complemented with PIA’s programs. These include the annual PIA International
Plantscape Awards and the Plantscape Hall of Fame. More than 9,000 people are expected to attend
Cultivate’14.
With this partnership, PIA’s members can register for the event at AmericanHort member rates. All
plantscape professionals, regardless of membership in either organization, may purchase the Cultivate’14 Interior Plantscape registration package, which includes the related educational programs,
tours, networking events, and the exposition. The awards banquet on Monday evening requires a separate ticket. Registration and housing information is available at www.AmericanHort.org/Cultivate.
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Workshops
Just for You!
Plant Care
Customer Service
Sales & Networking
From Les Love, Foliage Concepts
One-on-one training and coaching for
Sales, Managers and Supervisors
With industry leader Kathy Fediw
Call 281-687-6966 or CLICK HERE to email
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