Rabobank

60 London Wall

Rabobank is a Dutch multinational bank with a strong focus on sustainability and cooperative values. Its London office at 60 London Wall is a key international hub.

When the business committed to a full relocation and redesign, the goal was to create a workplace that balanced brand expression, sustainability, and employee wellbeing. The interior architecture was developed to reflect modern ways of working, with an emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and connection to nature.

Much of the planting was designed directly into the bespoke joinery. This included curved troughs edging collaboration booths, low planters dividing workbenches, and continuous planting lines softening circulation routes.

Dense Scindapsus plantings were introduced into banquette joinery, with replica trailing plants used selectively to ensure instant fullness in areas where natural trailing growth would take time.

DUTCH HERITAGE

philodenron prince of orANGE

The Philodendron ‘Prince of Orange’ is a striking hybrid chosen for both its resilience and its symbolism. Its leaves unfurl in vivid orange before maturing through coppery tones into deep green.

For Rabobank, the plant carries special significance. Its name connects back to the Netherlands and the House of Orange, reflecting the bank’s Dutch roots. The bright orange tones also echo Rabobank’s brand palette, bringing the brand into their own signature planting mix: The Rabobank Mix.

Bespoke plant mixes

the rabobank mix

This mix was crafted to reflect Rabobank’s brand by balancing vibrant highlights with grounded greens. The bold reds and oranges bring energy, while the fresh variegated foliage represents growth and renewal. Layered textures create a sense of depth and collaboration, echoing Rabobank’s focus on sustainable progress and strong community roots.

Bespoke plant mixes

the low-light mix

This mix was designed specifically for areas with limited natural light. We focused on hardy green plants that thrive in low-light conditions, ensuring the space still feels fresh and alive.

The variety of foliage textures adds depth and interest, while keeping the palette calm and cohesive.

freestanding planters

Freestanding planters were used as punctuation throughout the office, helping to break up open spaces and add vertical interest. These plants were positioned to mark junctions, soften sightlines, and create natural pauses in circulation. By placing them at key points rather than scattering them evenly, they bring rhythm to the layout and give definition to otherwise open areas.

This pot and plant mix was chosen to suit the relaxed lounge area. The clean containers and fresh green foliage soften the space, adding natural energy while keeping a calm, professional feel. It ties in with the timber and fabric finishes to create a welcoming spot for people to pause and connect.

The freestanding pots play a social role. In lounges and breakout spaces, larger statement specimens create a sense of enclosure without blocking light or views. Mid-height pots were grouped near collaboration zones to introduce greenery at eye level, making these areas feel more welcoming and less corporate. Together, the freestanding collection balances the joinery planting: providing contrast in scale and form, while giving the office a more varied and human feel.

These pots and plants were chosen to complement the open seating area. The textured grey planters blend with the soft furnishings and finishes, while the varied green foliage adds freshness and contrast. Together they bring a natural balance to the space, making it feel inviting and grounded without distracting from its clean design.

Freestanding planters brought scale and contrast to the scheme. Tall specimens, including Kentia palms, Strelitzia and Ficus Cyathistipula, were placed where height was needed: at entrances, beside seating clusters, and along main routes. These larger forms act as natural markers, guiding movement and giving definition to spaces while softening the strong horizontal lines of the open-plan layout.

This selection combines tall floor-standing plants with smaller table-top planters to suit the open reception and breakout area. The larger foliage adds height and presence, while the smaller pieces bring greenery closer to eye level, softening the furniture and finishes. Together they create a layered effect that feels fresh and welcoming, while keeping the space professional and uncluttered.

peat-free planting

All planting was installed using Ecoponic substrate: a soil-free mineral mix that is peat-free, water-efficient, and long-lasting. It reduces water usage, minimises pest risk, and can be reused or recycled at end of life.

This choice avoided peat, protecting valuable peatlands, while offering Rabobank a consistent, sustainable medium across their entire planting scheme.

moss wall art

Three preserved moss installations were created as focal points. One sits in reception, framing the line “Growing a Better World Together”: a direct expression of Rabobank’s global purpose. Others piece adds visual texture in a collaboration zone, blending natural materiality with brand messaging.

by planteria

more than plants

This project reflects Planteria’s belief that planting should be part of the experience. From early-stage strategy to final install, we helped shape something people remember.