OVERVIEW
After successfully completing living walls at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Ashford, we were approached to design and implement a similar scheme for McArthurGlen’s newest outlet on the outskirts of Paris.
This development exemplifies McArthurGlen’s commitment to sustainability. The scheme was built according to ‘Excellent’ High Environmental Quality (HQE) standards and includes 20,000 square metres of green roofs, 1,000 square metres of living walls and 120 electric parking spaces.
The architect, Arte Charpentier wanted to create a ‘rich and welcoming experience’ for visitors and the living walls contribute to that vision. At the heart of the development lies a central ellipse, adorned with two gracefully curved stretches of Biotecture’s living cladding, each spanning an impressive 90 metres in length and standing at a height of 11 metres. Two more expansive sections of living wall frame the east entrance.
The living walls are a visually striking architectural feature and help to cultivate a serene shopping environment. In addition to their aesthetic contributions, the plants will play a vital role in improving air quality and promoting biodiversity within the outlet.
Living Green Wall - BioPanel Hydroponic Living Wall System - Wall cladding
Covent Garden Living Wall
The Postal Museum courtyard living wall, London
Veolia Recycling & Recovery Facility Living Wall, Leeds
MTV Studios Living Wall, Camden
Living Walls at the ‘The Sky Terrace’ Landmark Pinnacle
Lord's Cricket Ground Living Wall, St John's Wood
Biotecture Highway Living Wall, southampton
McArthurGlen Ashford Designer Outlet