A preserved floral arrangement on a curved wood reception desk under a lit sign

Healthcare biophilic design · Projects worldwide

Healthcare & Biotech

Preserved biophilic installations for healthcare and life science interiors, from patient arrival and waiting areas to lobbies, staff lounges, and research campuses.

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Interiors that feel welcoming from the first step.

Nordblooms creates preserved trees, planters, florals, moss walls, and custom botanical installations for healthcare and life science interiors — bringing lasting natural presence without watering, soil, pollen, or routine maintenance.

Preserved trees and planters around the staircase of an office lobby
Preserved plants in white planters beside the elevators of an office lobby

  • Soil-Free

  • Pollen-Free

  • No Irrigation

  • 100% Natural

Selected Nordblooms work

Healthcare & biotech installations

A row of cream planters of preserved greenery along a lobby wall Patient Rooms & Suites
Preserved eucalyptus and foliage in tall white planters against a terracotta wall Waiting Areas
A preserved moss wall with a company sign set into it in an office atrium Lobby & Reception
A preserved white floral arrangement in a blue vase on a stone reception desk in a building lobby Corridors & Elevator Lobbies
A row of planter boxes of preserved foliage and trailing amaranthus across an open office Staff Lounges & Break Rooms
Preserved greenery and trailing ivy in a tall white planter Family Lounges
Orange preserved florals and dried branches in a cream vase on a sculpted wood console Cafés & Dining

Also available for: Treatment & Infusion Areas · Senior Living · Meditation Rooms · Lab Amenity Spaces

Why preserved

A considered answer to a practical brief.

Living plants bring soil, standing water, and a constant care routine into spaces that run on strict schedules. Faux greenery avoids the upkeep but looks artificial up close. Preserved botanicals sit between the two: real plants and flowers that keep their natural look for years with no watering, irrigation, or routine care. Because they are soil-free, pollen-free, and sustainable, they suit healthcare and life science interiors.

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    Waiting areas, lobbies, and corridors requiring a calm, consistent presentation

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    Spaces where soil, standing water, or pollen are a concern

  • 03

    Windowless or low-light interiors where regular plant care would disrupt patients and staff

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    Custom installations designed around the facility’s brand, finishes, and project requirements

01 — Spaces

Botanical design for healthcare and life science spaces.

Lobby & Reception
Set the tone at the entrance with sculptural trees, green walls, florals, or a custom botanical feature.
Waiting Areas & Family Lounges
Add warmth and visual softness to waiting rooms, family lounges, and high-traffic areas without adding to staff workload.
Staff Lounges & Break Rooms
Use restrained botanical texture to support calm, refined break rooms and staff lounges.
Research & Corporate Spaces
Give biotech headquarters, visitor lobbies, and collaboration areas a distinctive, polished botanical identity.

Every Layer, One Studio

Complete biophilic environments, from the front door to the waiting room.

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A wall of preserved moss and foliage behind curved seating in a lounge
01 / Green walls

Green walls

Give a reception backdrop, lobby feature wall, or long corridor a calm focal point, in single moss, mixed moss, or full foliage, wall-mounted or overhead.

LIFESPAN · 5–10 YEARS

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A preserved olive tree in a tall white planter, a smaller tree and a lounge chair by a wood-slat wall
02 / Preserved trees

Preserved trees

Sculptural trees with a full canopy bring height and presence to lobbies, atriums, and waiting areas, with no shedding and no growth to manage.

LIFESPAN · UP TO 5 YEARS

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Preserved foliage and eucalyptus in a round cream planter against a wood-slat wall
03 / Architectural planters

Architectural planters

Foliage planters curated to your interior palette, softening the edges of waiting areas and adding rhythm to corridors and shared spaces.

LIFESPAN · UP TO 3 YEARS

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Preserved florals in lit wall niches beside an office front desk
04 / Floral arrangements

Floral arrangements

Real flowers, preserved to stay fresh with no watering or upkeep, for reception desks, waiting areas, and boardrooms.

LIFESPAN · 1–3 YEARS

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02 — Healthcare delivery

Designed to fit the facility — not interrupt it.

Nordblooms works with healthcare teams, interior designers, architects, owners, and project managers. We coordinate the botanical layer around architecture, furnishings, access, and the realities of an active healthcare facility. A single Nordblooms team designs, builds, and installs, whether the work is made in our SoHo studio or directly on site, giving your project one point of contact from the first site visit through completion.

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    Review the facility

    We review plans, sightlines, patient and visitor circulation, public areas, and the spaces where botanical impact matters most.

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    Coordinate with the interior

    We develop the botanical scope alongside furniture, millwork, lighting, signage, finishes, and the wider interior concept.

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    Plan around operations

    We assess delivery access, construction turnover, occupancy, and suitable installation timing, including restricted areas and quiet hours, with the relevant project partners.

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    Deliver a lasting result

    Preserved botanicals need no watering or routine care, so the installation looks finished on day one and keeps its look without adding to your facility team’s workload.

For healthcare designers & architects

A botanical partner for healthcare design teams.

Request the Nordblooms healthcare resource packet, with solution overviews, sizing guidance, material and care information, and a checklist for starting a project conversation.

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Selected collaborators, clients & recognition

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Healthcare project questions

For the healthcare team.

These questions address healthcare and life science project planning. Detailed material, care, and sizing information belongs on the relevant product pages.

Are preserved botanicals suitable for healthcare environments?

Preserved botanicals are soil-free and pollen-free, and they need no watering, irrigation, or sunlight. Requirements vary by facility and unit, so share your infection-control and fire-safety requirements early and Nordblooms will confirm suitability for each space.

Can installation be coordinated around patient areas and operating hours?

Yes. Scheduling is assessed around access, occupancy, facility rules, restricted areas, and installation requirements, and coordinated early with the relevant project partners.

Can planters help define waiting areas?

Yes. Used strategically, trees and planters can create visual separation, soften large waiting areas, and add rhythm to corridors without creating hard partitions.

What do you need for a preliminary budget?

Send a floor plan or rendering, facility location, target date, approximate dimensions, intended spaces, and inspiration images.

How long will the installation last?

Florals last one to three years, planters up to three years, trees up to five years, and green walls five to ten years, when kept indoors in suitable conditions.

Start a healthcare project

Planning a healthcare or biotech project?

Whether your facility is still at concept stage or already designed, Nordblooms can recommend the botanical direction or build on your plans, renderings, and mood boards. Tell us about the project and we’ll suggest where to begin.

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Plans, timelines and reference images are welcome. Nordblooms replies with a recommended direction and next steps.

Nordblooms Design Services

Have a vision in mind or not sure where to start?

Book a consultation with Nordblooms Design Services. We help healthcare and life science organizations bring preserved nature into their interiors, with every installation planned from first concept through final placement.

We integrate trees, planters, green walls, florals, and custom installations to create cohesive spaces designed around the facility and the people who use it.

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A planter box of preserved eucalyptus and foliage in an office hallway

Bespoke creations

Inspiration gallery

A look at how preserved nature softens the spaces where people wait, gather, and work.

  • A preserved moss wall with a company sign set into it in an office atrium
  • A preserved cloud-pruned tree in the corner of an executive office
  • A grey planter box of preserved foliage and trailing amaranthus in an office
  • White preserved florals and eucalyptus on a shelf above a washroom sink
  • Three cream planters of preserved greenery against a dark slatted wall
  • A round frame of preserved moss and ferns on a wall
  • A preserved olive tree in a tall white planter, a smaller tree and a lounge chair by a wood-slat wall
  • Preserved plants in white planters beside the elevators of an office lobby
  • A preserved moss wall at the end of an office conference room
  • Grey planter boxes of preserved foliage and trailing amaranthus between office desks
  • Preserved florals in a lit wall niche beside an open-plan office
  • Hanging ring planters of preserved trailing greenery above a café with city views