An innovative solution to two major problems of our time: the recycling of polystyrene and the greenhouse effect.

The concept, developed by Studio Noach in Amsterdam, combines a structure in recycled polystyrene with a botanical cover of plants and flowers. The Green RexWallTM composite material makes a remarkable contribution to one of the major problems of our time: the recycling of polystyrene objects. The vegetation covering the entire floating building absorbs CO2 and transforms it into oxygen, thereby reducing the greenhouse effect.

The first project, “Floating Gardens / Amsterdam Wellness Center”, was designed by the Dutch architect Anne Holtrop. French artist-botanist Patrick Blanc, “inventor” of the Vegetal Wall, will be responsible for covering plants and flowers. The Amsterdam Floating Gardens / Wellness Center will be installed on the lake near Amsterdam, and will cover an area of ​​2000 m2. No addition of topsoil will be necessary, the plants being satisfied with water and light to carry out their photosynthesis. Such a floating biotope, using recycled material covered with vegetation, literally breathing oxygen through all its pores and providing as much well-being, is unique on our earth.

The architecture uses walls and ceilings to create hills and valleys. The interior reproduces the shapes in negative. The interior areas - all of varying sizes and heights, and with faceted ceilings - blend into a whole.
The visitor will experience a series of baths, saunas with panoramic views, refreshment areas and rest areas. From the inside, the windows frame the landscape thus constructed and give access to the terraces and outdoor pools.

Winner of the Oxygen Awards in 2008, awarded during the Respirations of Enghien, Studio Noach was awarded in the category “Town planning and architecture: best project for the environment” for its concept of Floating Gardens. “Les Respirations” is supported by the French Ministry of Health and by the Sustainable Development department of the European Commission.
The development of projects in France has been entrusted to H2ORIZON, in recognition of its competence to offer the most completed and most environmentally relevant floating solutions. The concept can be transposed (floating house, floating restaurant, etc.). Architects and building owners will be able to let their imagination run wild, the material allowing all fantasies. And thus make their contribution to the resolution of two major problems of our time.

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