Overview

Streetlife manufactured and supplied Mobile Green Isles, Globe tree planters and Shrubtubs for the 2021 Bavarian State Garden Show in Lindau, Germany.

Challenge

The City Council decided to implement a uniform redesign of the cityscape. A new beach park was created, and green spaces, and homes providing sweeping views of Lake Constance and the Alps replaced an extensive parking area.

The city’s public spaces were also redesigned with due consideration for the existing environment. Mobile landscaping elements played a key part, and in addition to the mobile design concept, other guiding principles included durability and simple aesthetics that blend with the historic surroundings.

The modernisation of the famous Inselhalle, home to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, includes a new multi-storey car park with a corten steel façade.

Solution

Streetlife's Globe tree planters and oval Mobile Green Isles made from the same corten steel material decorate the entrance plaza to both structures: carefully thought-out detailing to further emphasise the uniform cityscape.

64 corten steel Shrubtubs have also been placed around Lindau. The warm tones of the weathered steel subtly match the colourful splendour of the city without being obtrusive. This material is low maintenance and durable. Local business owners have been involved in distributing the tree planters around the area – with some wanting to replace their own planters with Shrubtubs, which will further unify the urban landscape.

Along the harbour promenade, the city opted for larger mobile plant modules. Oval Mobile Green Isles with integrated seating and matching corten steel finish were again chosen and placed on the existing paved areas. When there is an event, these mobile modules can easily be moved by forklift truck to add temporary greenery elsewhere.

Mobile Green Isles with their rich foliage make the promenade area even more pleasant and inviting. The palm trees that previously stood in concrete containers along the promenade were replanted in raised tree tubs from the same range. The palm trees give height to the landscape and accentuate the isles. Mobile Green Isles are an attractive focal point and provide accessible seating and an alternative to the pavement cafés.

Outcome

Although the garden show is over, the new landscaping developed in Lindau for residents and visitors remains intact and is a prime example of how investing in timeless design and superior quality adds lasting value to the urban landscape.