# Outdoor Plant Communal Spaces Mattaforma Designs the new Nursery at Public Records By Amy Duong | Published 2023-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nursery-at-public-records References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/08/09/mattaforma-public-records-nursery/) & [mattaforma](https://mattaforma.com/)  Local design studio Mattaforma unveils its latest design project in the form of the Nursery at [Public Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-records), which is a [plant nursery and communal space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noahs-ark-nursery) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel). 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." Image Credit: Mattaforma ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Historically Based Nurseries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgis-roudil.md) - [DIY-Themed Upstairs Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-records.md) - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md) - [Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-potential.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Nature-Connecting Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation.md) - [Modular Urban Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md)