Four big plant walls were installed in Kaari shopping centre in Helsinki while it underwent renovations. Altogether there are over 7500 plants and almost 140 square metres of greenery. Presumably this is the biggest green wall ensemble in Finland. When Kaari was renovated, the aim wasto make the shopping lanes more comfortable, smooth and cosy, but also to give them a wow effect. The green walls send a message to Kaari customers that there is the desire to invest in them and their enjoyment.
Some of the 7500 plants are switched about four times a year to include more colour. For example, at Christmas time the wall will bloom in red. According to shopping centre director Sanna Kinnunen, the customers give positive feedback of the walls weekly. Visitors admire and wonder at the eye-catching display, and with good reason.
