Project overview

101 Miller Street

North Sydney

Commercial Office Building

Builders, Architects, Designers (BADs)

Indoor tree installation and integrated plant design for foyer and public spaces.

1. The Challenge

2. The Solution

3. Project Highlights

4. The Outcome

5. Why Work With Us?

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101 Miller Street, North Sydney

Delivering high-impact greenery installations with seamless integration into premium architectural spaces.

The Challenge

Late-stage involvement required rapid delivery and installation of statement greenery to enhance the building’s premium lobby and cafe areas.

Key Constraints:

Plants were a late consideration (common pain point for BADs).
Weight limitations on existing structures.
Access restrictions prevented typical installation methods.
The project had to meet strict aesthetic and longevity requirements.

The Solution

We provided a turnkey solution, managing everything from plant selection to installation and maintenance programming. Our 5-F Step Process guided the design and installation:

Foundation: Enhance the first impression of the foyer space with large-scale trees and lush underplanting.
Feel: Create a sophisticated, welcoming green environment aligned with the building’s premium aesthetic.
Flight Paths: Ensure unobstructed sightlines and integrate planting into natural human flow.
Focal Points: Make a statement with two 5m trees as centerpieces of the lobby.
Function: Deliver low-maintenance, long-life planting solutions to minimise ongoing client involvement.

Project Highlights

Installed 2 x 5m Trees in 500kg Concrete Troughs
- Used advanced planning and installation to crane trees into position without removing glass panels, avoiding costly building modifications.
Custom Joinery Integration
- Installed 5 x 3m Ficus benjamina into bespoke joinery, with tailored underplanting, achieving a natural yet architectural look.
Specification Change for Longevity and Aesthetics
- Switched from Ficus Hillii to Ficus benjamina:
  - Growth Benefits: 450mm–600mm annual growth under optimal conditions.
  - ULE: 7–10 years, up to 15 years with proper care.
  - Fuller Canopy: Enhanced spread for a lush, aesthetic impact.
Weight & Cost Savings
- Replaced 300kg concrete liners with 10kg fibreglass planters, saving thousands and reducing structural load.
Efficient Watering Solution
- Implemented Mona sub-irrigation tanks, reducing maintenance frequency and ensuring consistent plant health.
Hands-On Quality Control
- Flew to the Sunshine Coast to hand-select trees, providing real-time photo updates to architects and designers for approval.

The Outcome

Stunning Foyer Transformation
Project Delivered On Time & On Budget
Ongoing Plant Health & Vitality

Why Work With Us?

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101 Miller Street, North Sydney

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