Moss House

An interesting veg.itectural iteration indoors are these semi-green applications of dried moss 'wallpaper' in the "...renovation of this gorgeous Moss House private residence in the Ebisu area of Tokyo, Japan. Taking inspiration from the plant life that scales the walls lining the nearby Shibuya River, the Nendo designers used dried moss to cover the interior walls with vine-like patterns. This custom wall treatment has a vivid color, a rich textural quality, and gives the starck white corridors a sense that the are alive." (quote via Inhabitat)




:: images via Inhabitat

The idea is applied to both surfaces and more decorative screens, as seen in a closer detail below. It'll be interesting to see how this holds up long term - but definitely a simple idea.


:: image via People and Place