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SmogShoppe
SmogShoppe is a multi-use event space that was once a 1980’s Smog Check station. Now powered 100% by solar energy, the LEED platinum event space hosts weddings, parties, film and PR events in a 6,500 square foot courtyard and pavillion. The courtyard is lined with lush succulent living walls that create a green backdrop for events; the outside of the SmogShoppe is wrapped in green walls that are visible from the street.
Design Challenge
SmogShoppe is a multi-use event space in Los Angeles that was once a 1980’s Smog Check station. Now powered 100% by solar energy, the LEED platinum event space hosts weddings, parties, film and PR events in a 6,500 square foot interior courtyard and pavillion.
The focal point of the indoor space is a group of (3) lush hanging orbs of tropical plants, we call Chandeliers.
Date of Install
December 2009
Owner
Designers
Press
Access
SmogShoppe is accessible for private events.
Climate
The Chandeliers are indoors and receive moderate natural light from skylights and through a glass roll up door. The building can be climate controlled as necessary.
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Pockets
The chandeliers are composed of light weight metal frames, covered in Wallys that hang from the ceiling. The chandliers come in three sizes: a three-sided model – two Wallys high, a five-sided model - One Wally high and an eight-sided model – one Pocket high. Each Pocket is 24” wide and 15” tall. This chandeliers are hung from the ceiling at varying heights.
Note: The Chandeliers are currently available from Woolly Pocket as a special order. Please contact trade@woollypocket.com for more information.
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Plant List
The series of three chandelier required approx. (57) 6” and 8” hanging plants to create an instant lush effect:
Chlorophytum comosum, Spider Plant
Philodendron Hederaceum
Philodendron Split Leaf’
Photos, Golden
Pothos, Jade
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Irrigation
The living wall is watered with a drip irrigation system. The drip line is 1/4” self-regulating ½ gph emitters spaced every 6”. A timer automatically triggers the system to run 2x a week for 3 minutes. A backflow preventer is connected to the supply line. The water supply line is wrapped around the hanging support, bringing water down from the ceiling to the Pockets.