How Hotel Signia’s 45ft Living Wall Became a Landmark in Downtown Atlanta

Hotel Signia in Atlanta has transformed a blank concrete wall into a stunning 45-foot living green wall, featuring over 3,500 plants. This biophilic design enhances guest experience, sustainability, and brand perception while requiring minimal maintenance through an automatic irrigation system. The project emphasizes the value of natural elements in architecture.

Exterior living green wall at hotel signia in Atlanta georgia

Client Overview

Hotel Signia, a luxury high-rise hotel in downtown Atlanta, was looking to create a stunning entrance feature that blended architecture with nature. The vision? A towering 45-foot green wall that would immediately set the tone for guest experience, brand perception, and sustainability.


The Challenge

This project wasn’t a walk in the park.
Installing a massive living wall on an active construction site came with tight timelines, daily coordination, and several moving parts. We had to:

  • Work around electricians, plumbers, and hardscape crews
  • Ensure safety and scheduling didn’t slow the build
  • Source plants that could handle Georgia’s fluctuating climate and still look beautiful year-round

There was also an important decision to be made—live vs. artificial.
The team weighed the pros and cons of both, considering longevity, visual impact, and sustainability.


The Solution

In the end, live plants won.
We designed and installed a 45-foot-tall living green wall with over 3,500 carefully selected species that thrive in Atlanta’s climate and maintain their color and structure throughout the seasons.

Key elements included:

  • Custom exterior-rated panel system
  • Climate-resilient plant palette
  • Automatic irrigation system for hands-off upkeep
  • Bimonthly professional maintenance by our local Atlanta team

The Results

What was once a blank concrete wall is now a lush, living landmark in downtown Atlanta. The green wall:

  • Creates a high-impact first impression for guests
  • Delivers long-term value over artificial options
  • Requires minimal oversight thanks to its built-in irrigation and expert care

It’s more than just greenery—it’s a statement of commitment to wellness, beauty, and sustainability.

  • largest exterior living green wall in Atlanta at a high end hotel with branding and logos

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