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IOTA was commissioned by the Hyland Edgar Driver Landscape Architects to supply extra large custom planters for this designer outlet mall in Banbridge, North Ireland. The mall comprises 78 shop units on an outdoor site, including Armani, Calvin Klein, Joseph, Ghost...
The waiting room of doctor's offices can be one of the most stressful places in the world. Whether it's the loss of time or the impending appointment causing the stress, you can seldom find large numbers of relaxed individuals in a waiting room. Many times, these...
Outdoor dining is one of the most pleasurable dining experiences one can have. From the natural air to waterfalls and birds, relaxation is nearly impossible to inhibit and the cuisine and company only adds to the environment. However, planters play a large role in...
You don't have to water rocks…This leads to an idea which may have some merit. Moreover, Sydney Airport is getting some new digs and deserves an extra shot of Australia. It is, after all, the most popular tourist destination, being home to an opera house known...
Organic gardening has been gaining in popularity, with people getting health conscious by the day. Organic gardening has been keeping pace with all the trends. One such trend that is gaining popularity is container gardening. Excellent for people who do not have a...
Container gardening has given a new meaning to the entire concept of gardening. Professional gardeners have been coming up with great tips and techniques to make this process more convenient. Following are the top ten tips that, if followed, will make the entire...
When you have had enough experience with handling simple container planting arrangements, start aiming for higher. Mix and match colours and textures to create elegant combinations of plants to make your planters stand out. A simple container garden does the job...
There are superbly designed fashion ensembles that encourage, and so deserve careful thought for accessorising. We purchase a hat, tie, or special jewellery just to compliment and reward the design. "Ah," we say. "Perfect!" In reflecting that mind-set, there are...
Custom granite planters were commissioned at the Manchester City Football Club at the Manchester Stadium in the UK. Several granite planters have been lined to the entryway of the Colin Bell Stand which also leads to the Administration Offices, the Boardroom Suite,...
In this day and age, business is competitive, and the cutting-edge business warrants a sleek and modern look around the office. The environment in which one works says a lot about the view and aim of the company, as well as what the company stands for. For that...
Pools are, in and of themselves, some of the most relaxing places on Earth. Aside from actually being at the ocean, pools the most calmest and a soothing aquatic experience one can have. In fact, sometimes this environment is even calmer than the ocean or a natural...
Container gardening is a space-saving practice of growing plants in pots and planters and other containers that may be available. Generally used for decorative purposes, strategic container gardening can also be used to grow vegetables and fruits that do not require...
Creating a Tuscan theme with large planters creates a timeless and elegant design scheme. Bringing this look into reality is accomplished with subtle additions, all blended together to create the desired effect. Garden pots and planters can help create this Tuscan...
Grace—blooming in drifts of an impossible iridescence is far too beautiful to be looked upon as anything but supernatural. Yet, there it is, the Jacaranda Tree — a jewel in the landscape. And where did that colour come from? Fortunate the street whose edges are...
Container gardening proves to be an inventive way to use small spaces as gardens. Especially in urban centers where space available is limited, growing fruits, vegetables and decorative plants in garden pots can be the most amazing solution to gardeners. A great...
It’s always a joy when you see geometric patterns in architectural landscape design that reveals its fascinating structure. It is unfortunate (and not the architect’s fault) when the budget is so restrictive or an owner is really conservative that the structure has...
Not only the sound, but the power of all that water reacting to the force of gravity gives us a rush like no other. Then there's the mist created by water pulverizing the surface below. It rises higher than the source, giving the whole scene the depth of another...
Be it a home, a hotel, or a restaurant, no building is complete without a walkway. The walkway is what guides the visitor in, welcomes them to the building, and provides one of the first statements of what the establishment represents and the overall atmosphere of the...
Located in Seaview in the Isle of Wight, Seaview Bay is a development situated along the northeastern coast of the island. Built along a steep hillside, it offers a stunning panoramic view of the sea. At the center of the development is a yard surrounded by hard walls...
IOTA granite planters are showcased in a residential development located in Burwood Park in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. A private and exclusive residential area, Burwood Park spans 360 acres of land featuring approximately 400 homes. Each residential dwelling...
IOTA’s Venice Trough and Venice Taper planters helped add life to an office in Newstead. Lightweight concrete planters are easy to move around so redesigning is never a problem. Also, since the planters have been commissioned for indoor use, the drain holes have been...
Planters are a great way to add style, artistic value, and ambiance to both indoor and outdoor locations. However, some of the simplest ways to use planters in design is to go back to basics and use the tiniest planter of all: the pot, or potted plant. Just because...
IOTA shows how using planters to define space can yield an attractive result. IOTA’s Venice lightweight concrete trough planters were recently commissioned for a parking lot project in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. The results speak for themselves. Using planters not...
IOTA's Monaco range of planter boxes, made of natural slate were creatively used in this rooftop garden design. It was used to border the edge of the rooftop of a private residence in Rose Bay, Sydney. A total of 72 slate trough planter boxes were used throughout the...
Custom-made modern granite planters were installed at Grosvenor House Apartments, a luxury apartment-hotel in the heart of London. The polished granite planters added an elegant accent to a premiere establishment. These planters were used to add greenlife to the...
One of IOTA’s Brisbane residential projects includes this poolside development in the suburbs of Brisbane. This project is a great example of how to properly use planters in poolside landscaping. Venice trough planters planted with low shrubs snugly hug the walls...
Another one of IOTA’s Gold Coast projects is Ocean Sands at Main Beach. IOTA’s concrete planters add a soft touch to the hard landscape of the outdoor pool area of this premiere resort accommodation. The Venice lightweight concrete planters, particularly the Venice...
IOTA was recently commissioned for a car park design. The extra-large custom-made commercial spec granite planters were used for a parking space in Milton Park, a landmark development in Oxfordshire. The project required that planters should be appropriate for tree...
IOTA custom-made granite planters were chosen for the Plantation Wharf street scape project at Battersea, London. The goal was to upgrade the exterior landscape design. The old steel planters at the wharf were replaced with 34 pieces of elegant granite planters from...
A building that represents landscape art deserves to attract additional funding to deliver a quality landscaping design and treatment. Puzzling How many works of art reflect a love of the landscape? And doesn't art reflect the soul's need for balance? Seldom do you...
Particularly critical when an exterior site has gone missing, interior landscaping may need to project a more impactful design response. Occasionally, it also is an opportunity to present visitors with an outstanding design that rivals stunning artful interiors....
It's a desert island in a desert sea. Looking at it from afar, Uluru or Ayers rock seems almost newly born—it just popped up out of nowhere. The truth is it's connected to Kata Tjuta, another wonder about 30 km away, by an underground mass apparently from time in...
Thirty Venice Trough Planterssee range) were commissioned by Alder Constructions at Marsden Park Shopping Centre. While the Venice Lightweight Concrete Pots are classified as light commercial and generally not suited to shopping centres, Adler retrofitted them with...
IOTA's granite stone pots were the planters of choice for Condev’s corporate office in Robina. IOTA’s elegant planter range helped provide for a plantscape design and add life to their office. Condev were more than happy with the result and love the look of the stone...
From a satellite, it resembles an old earthbound Amerindian arrowhead. Geologically, Tasmania holds the mystery of the difference between Australia and Antarctica. We will take a closer look at Tasmanian design and cultural dedication. How is Tasmania so different?...
IOTA's granite stone planters beautifully line the front of the Admiralty Tower One on the bank of the Brisbane River in the Inner City. The Admiralty Tower One hotel is located in an area referred to as the Golden Triangle of Brisbane, offering guests proximity to...
Glass buildings almost beg for plant life in indoor planters. Not only is there an abundance of light to nourish plants but adding greenery to these spaces adds contrast and draws the outside in when it's so plainly in view. Round pots can be a focal point all on...
The clean and modern styling of IOTA planters suits today’s interior landscaping. Their quality and finish standard allows for a natural transition from outdoors to indoors. It gives the experience of green and the outdoors. Plants get the proper habitat and the...
Whether in a design for a small private garden, or a landscaping plan for a complex commercial development, planters can be much more than just a decorative accent. Used as functional tools to define different areas, to signpost features and to lead the eye, planters...
As part of its ongoing urban regeneration program, IOTA was commissioned by Birmingham City Council to supply granite planters for the downtown shopping district. These stone pots are sited throughout the district, along the pedestrianised zone of New Street to the...