The design of these planters was inspired by jutting granite boulders found along the Cape Town coast in South Africa

February 24, 2016

The design of these planters was inspired by jutting granite boulders found along the Cape Town coast in South Africa

Photography by Martin Hahn, Styling by Genneth Lyn.

 

Greg Truen and Stefan Antoni of architectural firm SAOTA, have designed a new collection of planters for Indigenus.

 

The design of these planters was inspired by jutting granite boulders found along the Cape Town coast in South Africa

Photography by Martin Hahn, Styling by Genneth Lyn.

The planters, inspired by granite boulders, have been designed to be sculptural objects that also have a function.

The design of these planters was inspired by jutting granite boulders found along the Cape Town coast in South Africa

Photography by Martin Hahn, Styling by Genneth Lyn.


The planters, named Steen, can also be grouped together to make a statement installation.

The design of these planters was inspired by jutting granite boulders found along the Cape Town coast in South Africa

Photography by Martin Hahn, Styling by Genneth Lyn.

Each planter is made from glass reinforced concrete, which is lighter and stronger than regular concrete. With each piece spending two days in a high quality mould, and a further two days being hand buffed to achieve a beautiful suede-like finish.

The design of these planters was inspired by jutting granite boulders found along the Cape Town coast in South Africa

Photography by Martin Hahn, Styling by Genneth Lyn.

The planters are then sealed to protect the finish, and are lined to be fully waterproof.

The design of these planters was inspired by jutting granite boulders found along the Cape Town coast in South Africa

Photography by Martin Hahn, Styling by Genneth Lyn.

The design of these planters was inspired by jutting granite boulders found along the Cape Town coast in South Africa

Photography by Martin Hahn, Styling by Genneth Lyn.