Nestled into the bustling centre of Toronto, this stairway to class is one of many natural elements integrated into the institutional space. Learning environments are positively impacted by introducing nature into grey infrastructure. Studies show that concentration levels improve, stress is reduced, and overall well-being is upgraded.
This wrap around splendour of sedum was installed in 2021. Part of the Sugar Wharf condo development in downtown Toronto it has matured beautifully and provides the mixed-use 25 story building with multiple environmental benefits. It also showcases iconic views of the historic Fairmount Royal York and Lake Ontario.
Design, installed and maintained by GINKGO, this living wall is one of our largest to date. The wall incorporates tropical plants including ficus pumila, phlebodium aureum, syngonium podophyllum, and calathea orbifolia. It is located in the lobby of a commercial building seeking LEED Gold certification, and contributes to the vision of whole-building sustainability that the […]
Installed in the reception area of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators’ new office and training space, this living wall is a visual reminder of the union members’ commitment to creating more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable buildings. The recessed wall receives ample light via a large glass window next to it. A direct […]
After a major renovation, the Bata Research and Innovation Cluster at Trent University re-opened in November 2018 featuring a living wall installed and maintained by GINKGO The wall features an automatic irrigation and fertigation system and LED lighting. It helps create a welcoming study area for students with tropical plants like aglaonema osaka, anthurium and […]
This patterned mosswall was installed in a commercial space in Waterloo, and acts as the backdrop to the newly opened coffee shop sharing the space. The mixed moss features reindeer moss in dark green and olive, and sheet moss in dark green. A truly unique space to enjoy biophilic benefits and a great cup of […]
A mix of both light and dark green reindeer moss, the Greenfield Global Inc. mossart piece is one of our most abstract. The design is inspired by Greenfield’s industrial alcohol manufacturing process that produces ethanol and specialty alcohols.
This unique mixed mossart piece features preserved sheet moss, pole moss, and fern moss, accentuated by preserved fern folia. The trapezoidal and hexagonal design of the wall in combination with the biophilic design components of the mossart creates a visually stunning addition to this Toronto office space. The piece adds a natural component to Dentsu’s […]
This mossart piece was installed by GINKGO in the shared office space of Canada Pooch and Open Farm Inc. It features dark green pole moss and integrated signage with a motivating message.
University of Waterloo start-up incubator Velocity chose a preserved reindeer moss logo, supplied and installed by GINKGO, to brand the reception area of their workspace in an industrial heritage building, The Tannery Building, in Kitchener, Ontario.
