Top Ryde Shopping Centre

Vision
Lendlease were looking for a natural solution to camouflage the otherwise bland, concrete heavy, carpark space directly above the main pedestrian entrance of the Top Ryde Shopping Centre.

How we helped
At the consultation the designers suggested a textural tapestry that would sit high above the ground level and be large enough in size to draw the pedestrian eye line from the catwalk at the shopping centre entrance skywards.
The planting plan was specifically designed to feature multiple textures whilst being low maintenance to take into consideration the location and to work in conjunction with the adjacent artwork.
The installation features 35 greenwall panels that were pre-grown at the greenhouse giving amenity from the moment they were installed.

The result
A luscious green entryway into the shopping centre that also provides habitat links for wildlife at the Ryde TAFE horticulture school and parkland located on nearby Park Street.

Client
Lendlease

Project details
Size: 48m²
Current age of wall: Installed 2011
Partners: Lendlease, Banksia Design Group