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CBRE, Indigo House

Enhancing CBRE's historic Indigo House site with stylish urban greening

Meristem Design delivered high-quality planting solutions and green infrastructure in 2020 for CBRE’s Indigo House – a historic building set within a conservation area in Richmond to enhance the site’s visual appeal.

The green infrastructure included refreshing existing raised planters and installing custom trellis plant systems to create a vibrant space.

Bespoke planters with trellis

Powder-coated steel planters with built-in trellis were installed along the boundary wall. These provide a durable, contemporary finish suitable for the historic setting.

Climbing plant selection

Trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine) was chosen to climb the trellis - offering evergreen coverage, fragrant white flowers, and a long season of interest.

Mediterranean planting scheme

A large raised planter was refreshed with hardy, drought-tolerant Mediterranean species, keeping maintenance costs low while ensuring visual appeal.

Additional planters along borders

Further planters were added to soften the building edge and provide a calming feel to the space.

We were delighted to fabricate and install the vibrant green infrastructure at Indigo House in Richmond, improving biodiversity and creating a calm aesthetic within the historic space.

Elegant screening

Stylish planters and evergreen climbers form a natural barrier between office and car park without overwhelming the space.

Green design in a historic setting

Materials and plant choices were carefully selected to respect the conservation area while elevating the building’s visual identity.

Low-maintenance urban greening

Hardy species reduce upkeep while supporting biodiversity and seasonal colour.

Enhanced visitor experience

The refreshed entrance and perimeter planting create a more inviting, professional, and calming outdoor environment.

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