Earth Cinch
Made with corn-based fabric, quilted pockets contain soil to grow vegetation.
The stitched pockets can be filled with organic matter, creating a vertical or horizontal planting surface. As the roots take over, the Ingeo fabric biodegrades and the plants remain.
Imagine the sensual qualities of lying on a grassy hill, but now afforded on a urban rooftop. Or consider Earth Cinch as a cover for derelict parking lots of abandoned buildings, replacing blight with pre-packed green growth.
The Ingeo fabric, by Designtex, is a glittery, sheer material, uncharacteristically subtle as a geotextile. Made from 100% corn, it is sustainable yet remarkably strong.
We decided to use the shimmering Ingeo with organic matter because this delicate-looking material could provide a sturdy frame for the vegetation that will ultimately prevail.
Design / Fabrication: Lauren Crahan, John Hartmann, Corey Yurkovich