Ambius, the global leader in creating smarter, healthier spaces, was recognized at the 2022 International Plantscape Awards in Tampa, Florida, earning 17 awards for innovative designs. The awards, which were part of the four-day Tropical Plant International Expo, recognized top industry designers and honored exceptional interior plantscape designs.
Ambius designers from across North America submitted entries in ten categories. Ambius brought home an award in all ten categories including Horticultural Service, Design, Major Renovation and Moss Walls. Among the Ambius winners was a Boston design team receiving platinum honors for an exceptional triptych living green wall installed at a local Science and Visual Arts Center.
“Our designers are passionate about creating, installing and servicing one-of-a-kind experiences using show-stopping plantscape designs,” said John Myers, President and CEO of Rentokil North America, the parent company of Ambius. “Each of these designs showcases a commitment to excellence, using the power of plants and biophilic design to bring our clients’ visions to life. We are proud of our designers and we are honored to receive these awards.”
Judging criteria for each design included enhancement of the environment, adherence to design standards, degree of difficulty and creativity, quality of materials along with other key elements. The industries behind these installations vary from hotel and hospitality to restaurants, cruise ships to office spaces, shopping centers to education facilities and more.
In a 2020 study of 3,000 office workers, Ambius found that 55% of respondents believe incorporating plants and biophilic design into a workspace can help improve mental health and well-being. Each of the award-winning designs celebrated biophilia, the beauty of plants and the forward-thinking companies that embrace the range of benefits that plants and design can have in the built environment.
Ambius designers won in the following categories:
PLATINUM AWARDS:
Living Green Walls
Project: Triptych
Designers: Lisa Ciccia and Michael Graninger
District: Ambius Boston
Moss Wall
Project: Online Interactive Company
Designer: Janice Nath
District: Ambius San Diego
Project: Seesaw Restaurant
Designer: Michelle Damron
District: Ambius Columbus
Project: Embassy Suites Parkside
Designer: Amy Barnett-Mohr
District: Ambius Knoxville
Silk, Replica & Preserves
Project: Mall Central Park
Designer: Peggy Calaro
District: Ambius Chicago
Exterior Garden & Exterior Containers
Project: San Morello Restaurant at Shinola
Designer: Lauren Mazzeo
District: Ambius Detroit
Installation
Project: Bell Works
Designer: Laura Von Dettum
District: Ambius New Jersey
Green Roof & Rooftop Gardens
Project: Transportation Terminal
Designer: Myrna Salgado
District: Ambius Ft. Lauderdale
Atrium Garden
Project: Commercial Complex
Designer: Debora Marks
District: Ambius Raleigh
Holiday & Special Events
Project: US Bank Tower
Designer: Chris Karl
District: Ambius Los Angeles
Project: 360 Degree Snow Globe
Designer: Charlee Storner
District: Ambius St. Louis
Project: Soda Fountain Extreme
Designer: Charlee Storner
District: Ambius St. Louis
Project: Bohemian Blush
Designer: JOanne Craft
District: Ambius Vancouver
GOLD AWARDS:
Major Renovation
Project: Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside
Designer: Christina Steed
District: Ambius Cleveland
Moss Wall
Project: BHA Jewelry
Designer: Roberto Soto
District: Ambius Ft. Lauderdale
Design
Project: Outdoor Oasis
Designer: Myrna Salgado
District: Ambius Ft. Lauderdale
A Gold Award was also given to Marla Lusby and the Ambius Washington D.C. team for Horticultural Services at a Federal Building.
To see more award-winning designs, visit https://www.ambius.com/projects-gallery/.
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