Exterior living wall
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15 Bonhill Street

1960s office building revamped with Viritopia living walls to boost Urban Greening Factor, enhance aesthetics, and add biodiversity. Designed with Barr Gazetas.

Location

London, UK

Category

Retrofitted buildings

Year

2023

Client

Barr Gazetas

Architect

Barr Gazetas

Contractor

Size

150m²

System

Modular
15 Bonhill Street building exterior, with living wall features covering the exterior

Project Background

This 1960's office building had a revamp and chose Viritopia to install the living walls on the front elevation, to achieve the required target for Urban Greening Factor (UGF) and to enhance the overall aesthetics. The entire design was developed and coordinated alongside the team at Barr Gazetas.

Size:

  • 150 sqm

Project Drivers

  • Urban Greening Factor (UGF)
  • Biodiversity
15 Bonhill Street
London, UK

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