Local design studio Mattaforma unveils its latest design project in the form of the Nursery at Public Records, which is a plant nursery and communal space for Public Records, which is a Brooklyn-based music venue and restaurant space. The latest project is an outdoor location that is meant to nourish plants and also function as an outdoor music venue. The team used the storage units on location and the empty lot to make this possible.
Co-founder of Mattaforma Lindset Wilkstrom speaks about the project to Dezeen, stating "The brief was an over winter nursery for their garden plant collection, as well as a community space that people could enjoy and learn about plants. With this in mind, we focused first on designing a space that relied solely on passive heating in the winter, treating the plants as our clients first, then adapting a plant-oriented space towards humans as our secondary clients."
Outdoor Plant Communal Spaces
Mattaforma Designs the new Nursery at Public Records
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor Plant Communal Spaces - Designing outdoor spaces that serve as both plant nurseries and communal areas offers a unique opportunity to foster a sense of community while promoting sustainable practices.
2. Integration of Music and Nature - Creating outdoor music venues that incorporate plant nurseries presents an innovative way to create immersive and eco-friendly entertainment experiences.
3. Passive Heating for Outdoor Spaces - Exploring passive heating techniques for outdoor locations can provide a sustainable solution for maintaining optimal temperature conditions for plants and human visitors.
Industry Implications
1. Design and Architecture - The design and architecture industry can capitalize on the trend of creating outdoor plant communal spaces by developing innovative designs that seamlessly merge nature and human experiences.
2. Hospitality and Entertainment - The hospitality and entertainment industry can explore the integration of plant nurseries and music venues to create unique and sustainable entertainment experiences.
3. Sustainable Development - The sustainable development industry can leverage the concept of passive heating in outdoor spaces to create eco-friendly solutions for year-round plant nurturing and human enjoyment.