One Beijing cafe is trying to address China's notoriously poor air quality with an indoor garden. Property developer Hongkun collaborated with Austrian architecture firm Penda to design the cafe. By relying on plants inside, the space will have a continuous supply of fresh air.
The plants and their soil will be placed in modular wooden planters that in turn will be placed on a metal upcycled frame. The cubic steel shelves allow the Beijing cafe to be reinvented constantly. As the plants grow, the modular quality of the design lets them be moved around on a routine basis. On an esthetic level, customers will also enjoy a new view every time they come and visit.
This design will be pioneered in Beijing and Tianjin.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Modular Design
- The modular quality of the design allows for constant reinvention and movement of plants.
- Indoor Gardens
- Using plants indoors to improve air quality is a growing trend in addressing poor air quality.
- Fresh Air Solutions
- There is a rising demand for innovative solutions that provide a continuous supply of fresh air in urban areas.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can explore opportunities to integrate modular designs for indoor garden spaces.
- Cafe and Restaurant
- Cafes and restaurants can embrace the trend by incorporating indoor gardens to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability.
- Environmental Technology
- The environmental technology industry can develop innovative systems that utilize plants to improve indoor air quality.
