Dynamic office planting in the heart of London

Deep in the heart of Westminster, Capital.com’s London headquarters hums with a new, electric energy. What was once a static tableau of plastic plants has given way to a living tapestry: walls, desks, and corners alive with lush, green foliage.

Pioneering media displays encircle hanging plants, subtly responding to movement within the space. Natural materials line walls, ceilings, and floors, textures rich to the touch: smooth, rough, soft. The fusion of living planting and biophilic design woven into the very fabric of the space creates an environment that feels part office, part natural sanctuary.

Whilst some replica planting remains in areas where the lower light levels prevent the possibility of live plants, the livening of the workspace through real greenery created a profound effect, breathing life into a dynamic workplace. From soaring floor specimens to gently suspended green curtains, we wove nature into the very bones of the space, creating a workplace that breathes.

The brief: bringing real life greenery into a vibrant office

The brief revolved around a few key themes. First and foremost was the goal of introducing real, living plants wherever possible. Whilst often there are clear advantages of using replica planting plants, not least their practicality in zones lacking natural light, this project called for as much real-life planting as was feasible.

The second pillar was prioritising the health and wellbeing effects of planting; harnessing live plants’ air purifying effects and connecting the occupants of the space with the nature they were to be surrounded by. It also called for creating pockets of prospect and refuge, quiet corners or sheltered zones where people could feel stress melt away.

Lastly, the success of the project hinged on seamless integration: planting that feels like it’s woven into the internal architecture, not merely tacked on as an afterthought. Responding to the biophilia that courses through the interior design meant installing greenery into the very fabric of the space.

The approach:

Meeting this brief required a multi-layered strategy. We needed a dynamic, varied planting approach capable of adapting to shifting light levels, diverse room types, and changing zone demands. Whereas many schemes call for consistency, here dynamism was the name of the game.

Our plans would pivot around several key design areas…

Lighting and zoning

For this project, light levels varied dramatically. That meant we needed more than guesswork. We mapped exactly where natural daylight would fall, identified where supplemental lighting would need to step in, and pin-pointed zones where only plants that were low-light specialists would thrive.

Species & style selection

We understood that across such varied environments, architectural distinction was essential.

We curated a lineup of robust, character-rich plants to anchor the scheme and soften its harder angles. Aglaonema (“Chinese Evergreen”) delineated desk borders. Climbing Scindapsus (often called “Devil’s Ivy”) added vertical movement and variation in height. And imposing Ficus robusta specimens punctuated open zones, breaking up expanses with bold, sculptural presence.

Multi-level planting types

Likewise, the diversity of plant species was mirrored in how we displayed them. Combining planter types was essential to creating a naturally integrated feel.

We used integrated furniture planters, floor-standing displays, dividing green walls, and ceiling-hung planting. This mix allowed us to break up the space in multiple ways, diversifying the kinds of zones the planting could define and elevate.

A specially considered executive scheme

In a space where the restorative effects of biophilic design matter most, the executive suite demanded special care.

Floor-standing plants of varying heights formed a natural tableau, framing furniture and drawing foliage from the outdoors inward. It became a sanctuary. A place to restore and find calm amid a hectic world.

Conclusion: bringing even more life to a thriving office

In Capital.com’s London HQ, a rich tapestry of living greenery now pulses at the heart of a dynamic workplace.

Spirited meetings play out framed by verdant living plant wall dividers. Ideation sessions take place beneath sculptural columns of Scindapsus. Breakout areas, designed for relaxation or focus, are overseen by gently draping hanging foliage.

On one side of the building, trees outside wave to their leafy counterparts indoors; interior and exterior plants in silent dialogue. This scheme didn’t just add greenery to an already lively office, it invigorated it, deepening the connection between nature and workspace.

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