From buildings made from sustainable materials to biophilic designs and eco-friendly decor, interior design today is increasingly taking its cue from nature.Biophiles Designis based on the concept that humans have an inherent affinity with the environment. For this reason, his living environment should be more closely connected to it to improve health, well-being and productivity.
Combine modern biophilic design with plants
An important element in biophilic design is lighting, particularly organic designs and materials, as well as systems that provide brightness throughout the day. These mimic the natural pattern of the sun and support itcircadian rhythms. In addition, the Spanish lighting designer brand Vibia offers many such designs with a biophilic concept. The main goal is primarily to create better interior spaces for living close to nature. Read on to discover a range of inspired examples of residences, hotels and restaurants.
Integrate natural elements
The North floor lamp by Levy illuminates the Mirror Bar in Bratislava, Slovakia in the legendary Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel. In the seating area of the bar, the arms of the Vibia lights branch upwards. The plant-like look reflects the botanical theme. The designers established this through the forest green color scheme and the sprawling tree in the middle of the room.
During an office restoration in Wijk en Aalburg in the Netherlands, Dutch design studio VEVS wanted to connect the interior with the exterior. The DTI company makes butter and puff pastry, so VEVS was inspired by the Dutch landscape with its agricultural barns. They installed floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden beams and furniture in an organic shape. In the conference rooms, the designers installed Arik Levy's Wireflow hangers. The industrial black cables create a delicate three-dimensional design that is at once graphic and transparent, providing a striking material contrast to the organic wood table and paneling.
At the Gates Hotel in Barcelona, natural materials such as marble, brass and walnut create a rich, earthy ambience. At one end of the loft-like lobby, the designers installed a Palma by Antoni Arola that combines light and vegetation in a hanger. This one looks like it's floating in the air. Blown glass spheres paired with lush, cascading greenery are also reminiscent of an ancient hanging garden. Situated near an oversized potted plant, this creates an indoor landscape reminiscent of nature and promotes the hotel's organic, relaxed sensibility.
Arolas Palma takes pride of place at the Bolpetta restaurant in Turin, Italy. The slightly flattened globe silhouette is reminiscent of the shape of the earth. This is also an organic design that complements some of the graphic patterns and color schemes of the wallpaper. The plants cascade over the sides, giving the room an informal feel and thus providing a warm glow.
Biophilic design for living spaces
In this apartment in Alicante, Spain, the Palma horizontal hanger brightens the dining room. The room also has a natural feel with light wood and botanical wallpaper. A trio of globants interspersed with green fits perfectly into this setting. The horizontal profile extends down the length of the table.
Petit Epicerie is an indoor/outdoor restaurant in Liège, Belgium. It also offers a biophilic design. In the airy dining room, the vegetation in the horizontal pendant brings out the color of the green-gray walls. A horizontal strip of spheres draws the eye across the beam area, whose black metal roof reflects the ebony colors of the glossy tile.
On the sandy shores of Bahrain, another villa features a triple-height atrium. Sun streams through skylights, illuminating stone-clad walls and bonsai trees. There are also two wireflow pendants hanging over the head from the above part.
This is also Arik Levy's contemporary interpretation of the classic chandelier. The slim, black cables of the lights also create an airy outline. This fills the space while the high ceilings and striking architecture take center stage.
