Leptek-Terv Landscape Architecture Studio has been engaged in Landscape Architecture since 2002. Our work focuses on people-centred renewal of urban spaces, parks, and residential areas, as well as institutional gardens, playgrounds and the regeneration of historic gardens. From the beginning we believe that a Landscape Architect is both an engineer, an artist and a community organizer. For this reason, our work is not limited to design, but also to create values in other social activities related to Landscape Architecture, such as community planning, applied arts, publications and education. The studio started material development, which resulted in the establishment of the Viaplant brand.
One of our main goals in creating Viaplant was to represent the diversity of nature. We reconsidered the utilization of plant parts generated during the maintenance of urban green spaces.In addition to autumn foliage and mowed grass, we also saw beauty and opportunity in aggressively spreading invasive species such as the Canadian goldenrod or ragweed. Only plant parts with a renewal period of up to one year are used in the production of our materials. This is a key factor in minimizing the environmental impact. It is also important for us that the natural raw materials of Viaplant, without exception, come from domestic sources, and the entire work process takes place in Hungary.
THE MATERIAL
Similarly to amber that captures the history of life Viaplant encapsulates nature’s artistic performance and preserves it in the long run. The different types of combined materials have different advantages. They all have in common, however, the plant that provides the essence.
In this composite, the plants are paired with a resistant, water-clear binder, providing durable, scratch-resistant and easy-to-clean surfaces.
Made with plant starch based binder with a 0,5-1mm thickness. It can be bent, so it is applicable even on curved surfaces.
Thanks to its resistance, it adequately protects the enclosed plants even in places with greater physical stress. Its shiny surface lends elegance.
