Plantala by Andrea Rekalidis, an industrial designer based in Padova, Italy, is a multi-purposed partition that may bring to mind the classic American dream. Resembling a traditional white picket fence, the quaint and romantic home addition could easily be used outdoors, but it is also suitable for indoor use. In fact, a person might get more out of it indoors.
Another fun way of introducing greenery in the home, Plantala by Andrea Rekalidis can double as a coat rack if placed at the front entrance. While vines overtake its metal surface, people can hang clothing items from its pointy tops. Of course, it also provides a bit of a sanctuary. Core77 notes, "[A]ll of Rekalidis' work tends to border on the issue of public versus private space and interaction."
What's Driving This Trend
- Greenery-integrated Partitions
- Create partitions that incorporate greenery elements to bring nature indoors while maintaining privacy.
- Multi-purpose Home Additions
- Design home additions that serve multiple functions, such as plant partitions that double as coat racks.
- Blurring Public and Private Spaces
- Explore innovative designs that challenge the boundaries between public and private spaces.
Who This Affects Most
- Interior Design
- Incorporate greenery-integrated partitions in interior design projects for residential and commercial spaces.
- Home Furnishings
- Develop multi-purpose home additions, like plant partitions doubling as coat racks, to cater to modern living spaces.
- Urban Planning
- Consider designs that blur the lines between public and private spaces to create more inclusive and interactive urban environments.
