Architecture
Collaboration with: Axess AG
Assignment
Interior greening, Verticalis Pot
What we did
Planning, planting
Glass, wood, and lush greenery combine to form a material concept in Partners Group’s new headquarters in Zug. The architectural firm Axess AG has created spaces in which spiral staircases wind their way through vertical gardens by Hydroplant. A very special welcome committee with its own microclimate.
An elliptical glass campus flanked by two buildings whose facades are reminiscent of the brick structure of an old factory. Upon entering the new Partners Group headquarters in Zug, the entrance hall opens up to reveal an atrium with a very special vertical garden that filters the air and draws the eye upwards. Here, plants not only grow from the ground – they hang down from the walls, winding their way around wooden spiral staircases that curve elegantly through the greenery.
Like a green carpet – only vertical.
An eye-catching feature à la Hydroplant, sprouting up like a small jungle. Dense, impenetrable, yet flooded with light. At first glance, it looks as if small vines are hanging down, and all that’s missing from the ensemble is tropical birdsong or soothing sounds to provide musical accompaniment. Not to be overlooked is the large Ficus microcarpa tree, a Chinese fig that grows up to three meters high.
The new headquarters of Partners Group in Zug is an organic glass building.
It feels soft just by looking at it: the Iceland moss wall leading to the cafeteria.
Behind the lush greenery is Hydroplant’s ingenious Verticalis Pot System, which seamlessly combines technology and nature. Water and nutrients are supplied invisibly, hidden behind the green surface. From day one, dense vegetation grows evenly and breathes. “The challenge was to install the system in this semicircular shape,” says project manager Corinne Prunner from Hydroplant. «Not only the individual pots, but also the gutter that collects excess water had to be precisely adapted to the shape in order to create a truly rounded and functional overall picture.»
Surrounded by greenery: a special detail that requires finesse and an eye for the big picture.
Another exciting aspect was to mix real and textile plants so that they intertwine and are barely distinguishable. “To ensure that the textile plants did not stand out from the real plants, it was important to work with suppliers who stock lifelike textile plants in their range,” explains Prunner. The artificial plants thus blend harmoniously into the overall picture and contribute to the natural scenery of the building.
In addition to the two central spiral staircases, there are other green areas to discover within the new headquarters. A moss wall made of Iceland moss in various shades of green leads the way to the cafeteria. There you will find various containers that house even more (textile) plants. The result is a light-flooded glass complex with an inviting atmosphere. We think it’s a complete success!
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