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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FANTASIC! Love your work – call me!
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.
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