AIA Smales Farm, B:HIVE+

Designing with lightness and intent

When Jasmax set out to design BHIVE+, their vision was a coworking hub that felt open, connected, and alive - a space where nature and architecture would share equal importance. At the heart of this vision was the central atrium, a soaring, light-filled volume that needed to feel both dynamic and calm. Our role was to shape this vertical landscape into something that softened the building's geometry and invited people in. Curved planters trace the movement of the staircases and lighting, creating a sense of flow and unity across levels.

Working within strict weight limits became an opportunity for innovation. Instead of traditional soil-filled planters, we used our lightweight Forest Form and mossed-ply mulchplate systems - materials that achieve lush, authentic greenery without excess load or irrigation. The result is a space that feels effortlessly green, redefining what's possible for planting in tall, light-limited environments.