tetro + patrick nadeau set a lush green dome in the center of lyon

in collaboration with production agency tetro, french vegetal artist patrick nadeau shapes architecture out of plants. with the help japanese bushes and flowers, the designer has set a green dome in the very center of lyon.

 all images © maxime brochier

the ‘floating garden’ — as the designers call it for its location in the center of a pool — was created to invite people to relax in a lush green haven in the center of the city. the dome-shaped installation conjures up ideas of magic, the world of children and imaginary landscapes.

nadeau and tetro’s garden is accessible to the public and conceived as an idyllic rural trail in an urban environment where passers-by can stroll and enjoy a moment of peace at the heart of the city. in the evening, the dome lights up to extend these magical, spectacular moments throughout the night.

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