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National Grid

National Grid's award-winning car park is now a vibrant, sustainable living wall with 97,000 plants across 20 species, enhancing local ecology and biodiversity.

Location

Warwick, United Kingdom

Category

Commercial buildings

Year

2014

Client

National Grid

Architect

One World Design

Contractor

Size

300m² +

System

Modular
National grid car park exterior covered in a living wall

Commitment to sustainability

National Grid’s HQ is located on the outskirts of Warwick, within view of historic Warwick Castle, and it houses some 2,800 staff. This 24 hour site is critical to the power distribution infrastructure across the UK. National Grid’s commitment to sustainability meant that they wanted something extraordinary for their new car park; now finished, it has literally come alive!

Featured Solutions:

  • Exterior Living Wall
  • Size: 300m² +
  • Industry: Commercial Building Facades & Carparks

Green ethos

Viritopia was approached to help National Grid to fulfil the green ethos that the company seeks to embody.

97,000 plants, 20 different species

The living wall incorporates more than 97,000 plants and 20 different species including fruit bearing plants, including strawberries. These particular plants were selected to include predominantly native and wildlife-friendly species, the majority of which are evergreen in order to provide coverage all year round.

Ecology and biodiversity

The living wall was designed to add both ecology and biodiversity to the area, but also it will flower and bloom, providing a pop of colour and variety with the seasons.

Winner of Best New Car Park award

Viritopia were delighted to have been part of this project which has won the Best New Car Park award.

Project accolades

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