OTTAWA – MINTO PLACE
The Minto Place is the primary shopping centre in downtown Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. It’s only a few blocks from the parliament and most of the major international embassy’s, including the US embassy, the largest US government building outside of the US itself.
The architect wanted to give the wall a strong, interesting look for all building employees and visitors to enjoy. The Green Wall design from the architects was presented to GSky, featuring unique rectangular shapes filled with similar plants of different colours. The rectilinear areas incorporated stainless steel separators that framed each section like a piece of art. GSky helped select low-light plants because the atrium’s skylight did not provide much (especially in winter). The final plant selection reflected the ability to be low maintenance and conditions of the space.
Project Details
CLIENT
MINTO GROUP
ARCHITECT
QUEENS QUAY ARCHITECTS
PLANT DESIGNER
QUEENS QUAY ARCHITECTS, PLANT SELECTION BY GSKY
MAINTENANCE CO.
QUEENS QUAY ARCHITECTS, PLANT SELECTION BY GSKY
DATE INSTALLED
FEBRUARY 2010
PRODUCT
PRO WALL® (Interior)
SIZE
512 SQ FT
INSTALLER
MINTO COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
LOCATION
INTERIOR
PLANTS
SCINDAPSUS PICTUS – GOLDEN POTHOS
PEPOROMIA OBTUSIFIOLA – GREEN
PEPOROMIA
PEPOROMIA
SCINDAPSUS ‘SILVER’ OR ‘SATIN’ POTHOS