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New Zealand Train Station Transformed Into Green Meadow

by , 01/15/10

sustainable design, green design, new zealand train station, green meadow, britomart station, urban garden, auckland, landscape architecture, urban design, eco art

Often times standing around in even the most modern and sleek subway stations can be an utter drag. But imagine the surprise if your local platform suddenly sprouted a vast green meadow! Not too long ago Auckland New Zealand’s Britomart Station received a grassy green makeover that transformed 1,250 square meters of its cold hard concrete into a plush green field.

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4 Responses to “New Zealand Train Station Transformed Into Green Meadow”

  1. MARIO MADAYAG MARIO MADAYAG says:

    FANTASIC! Love your work – call me!

  2. seamusdubh seamusdubh says:

    Nice in concept. I wouldn’t mind seeing it more over in public spaces. Though I doubt it would hold up to regular heavy traffic. Think the trails and paths that develop in nature due to heavy use. But still love the idea.

  3. KAMAL ARORA KAMAL ARORA says:

    “HEAVEN ON EARTH”

  4. [...] of the building, the soccer field slopes up and folds and curves to cover the roof completely in grass. The lower floor opens directly onto the pitch, while the second floor opens onto a balcony [...]

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