Interior landscaping project at the offices of Papiol Alfombras

This project involved an intervention in the interior spaces of the Papiol Alfombras offices, with the aim of incorporating natural vegetation into existing linear planters integrated within the building’s architecture. The intervention focused on the planting design and botanical selection to transform these circulation areas into green environments that provide visual comfort, environmental quality and identity to the workspace.

Description of the proposal

Context and architecture of the space

The planters are located next to large windows with abundant natural light and a significant interior height, creating a very bright space with a strong architectural presence.

This type of space allows the use of large-format plants and tropical compositions, capable of dialoguing with the scale of the building while adding plant volume without interfering with circulation paths.

The planting is arranged in linear planters integrated into the architecture, located both on the ground floor and along stair and corridor areas.

Planting strategy

The plant composition has been developed following a clear structure based on three layers:

1. Large-format plant icons

Structural species are introduced to act as focal points within the planters. These plants provide verticality and volume.

Among the main species used are:

Strelitzia augusta
Strelitzia reginae
Alocasia gigantea
Ficus elastica
Monstera deliciosa

These plants create a clear and recognizable landscape composition within the interior space.

2. Intermediate layer of volume and texture

Around the main plants, a vegetative base of medium-sized species is created to provide density and contrast of forms.

Species used include:

Nephrolepis cordifolia
Farfugium japonicum
Aspidistra elatior
Philodendron plowmanii
Philodendron melanochryum
Syngonium podophyllum
Asplenium nidus

This layer creates continuous plant masses that reinforce the perception of an indoor garden.

3. Groundcover and trailing layer

To complete the composition, low-growing or trailing species are introduced to cover the substrate and soften the transition between plants.

Among these are:

Plectranthus australis
Plectranthus coleoides
Soleirolia soleirolii
Muehlenbeckia complexa
Pothos
Monstera obliqua

These species help create a more natural and dynamic appearance within the planting.

Vegetation integrated into architecture

The planting has been designed so that the planters function as a continuous green strip accompanying the interior circulation paths.

The presence of vegetation helps to:

soften the architectural geometry
bring human scale to the space
improve visual comfort in workspaces
create a direct relationship with the exterior landscape visible through the windows

The combination of large leaves, tropical textures and trailing plants creates a rich yet balanced composition.

Plant selection criteria

The botanical selection was carried out considering several factors:

Adaptation to bright interior environments
Low maintenance requirements
Contrasts in textures and forms
Ability to grow in linear planters

Many of the selected species are commonly used in interior landscaping projects due to their resilience and ornamental qualities.

Final result

The result is a system of interior planters that acts as a continuous vegetated landscape within the building.

The vegetation introduces dynamism, volume and natural character into a contemporary work environment, reinforcing the identity of the space and contributing to the well-being of its users.