Plant library
Bagneux/ 2024
Plant Library: shared shelves
Going on vacation is often synonymous with relaxation and enjoyment, but for plant lovers, it can also be a source of stress. Who will care for my plants while I'm away? How can I keep them from wilting and drying out? Fortunately, an ingenious solution is emerging to address these concerns while also encouraging social interaction within your building: the plant library.
The plant shelf is animated by waterfalls like a Jean Tinguely sculpture, and is gravity-fed by rainwater from roof drainage. Thanks to integrated sensors, the shelf detects the soil moisture level and triggers watering only when necessary, thus avoiding overwatering and the risk of root rot.
This plant shelf is also designed to encourage interaction between the building's residents. By installing the shelf in a common area, such as the entrance hall or various corridors, it becomes a natural meeting point where residents can exchange gardening tips and herbs such as basil, strawberries, tulips, and cut flowers, or simply chat about greenery.
The plant shelf represents a practical and user-friendly solution for plant lovers who wish to enjoy their holidays with peace of mind while strengthening the social fabric of their community.
SEMPERVIRENS LANDSCAPERS' smallest project! Every summer, the same huge problem. No one to water and care for the collector's plants growing at home for three very long weeks...
Frédéric-Charles AILLET had the dream of building a plant library animated by waterfalls like a sculpture by Jean Tinguely… and Sempervirens started to propose this idea in competitions, the first time was in 2014 with Emmanuel Combarel and Dominique Marrec @ECDM Architectes, then with Dominique Jakob and Brendan MacFarlane @Jakob MacFarlane, but as we don't always win... OUCH, the end of a myth 😊
It is finally with MFR Architectes François MALBURET in Bagneux that Sempervirens finally releases the project in 2 very large collective greenhouses! And to the great joy of the future inhabitants of the brilliant aquaponic building that we are in the process of delivering with BNP Paribas Real Estate Joseph JANSEM Céline PINOT!
After extensive technical development, we are rolling out the project across several operations. SEMPERVIRENS LANDSCAPERS is now finally able to offer the system for sale. Pre-orders are officially open upon request for public or private projects!
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