Worlds Within Glass
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Botanical Atelier — Est. 2011

Worlds
Within Glass

Bespoke living sculptures of moss, fern and flora — contained in hand-blown glass, scaled from desk to architectural installation.

14 Years of Living Art
Signature Forms

The Collection

Four distinct architectural glass forms — each a unique vessel for a living world within.

Geometric Terrarium
Geometric
Faceted crystal glass · Desert & succulents
Wardian Case Terrarium
Wardian Case
Victorian brass & glass · Tropical ferns
Biome Sphere Terrarium
Biome Sphere
Borosilicate globe · Closed ecosystem
Architectural Column Terrarium
Architectural Column
Floor-to-ceiling · Bespoke commission
Living Worlds

Five Ecosystems

Each terrarium is a self-sustaining micro-ecosystem — chosen and curated to thrive within its glass architecture for decades.

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Tropical Rainforest
Humidity-loving ferns, orchids and bromeliads in a lush, layered canopy within glass.
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Desert Diorama
Sculptural cacti, agave and mineral rock formations — arid beauty in geometric glass.
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Moss Garden
Living carpet of cushion moss, stone and dwarf ferns — serene Japanese-inspired landscapes.
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Fern Grotto
Ancient fronds, maidenhair and wood ferns cascading over volcanic basalt and driftwood.
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Carnivorous
Venus flytraps, sundews and pitcher plants — nature's most theatrical micro-predators in glass.
How It Works

The Commission Process

From initial vision to living installation — a four-stage atelier process designed for precision and ease.

01
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Consultation
A private session to understand your space, aesthetic vision, light conditions and ecosystem preference. We listen before we design.
02
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Design
Our botanical designers produce hand-drawn plans and material samples — glasswork, soil substrate, plant selection and hardscape elements.
03
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Build
Hand-crafted in our London atelier over 4–12 weeks. Glass blown or cast to specification. Plants propagated and conditioned on site.
04
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Deliver & Maintain
White-glove installation by our team. Optional monthly maintenance subscription ensures your living work of art thrives indefinitely.
Scale & Proportion

Desk to Architectural

From a contemplative desk companion to a 2-metre lobby centrepiece — every scale is possible.

Large terrarium installation
2.4 m
Tallest commission to date
Tier I
Desktop Companion
15 – 40 cm · Single specimen · From £480
Tier II
Statement Piece
40 – 90 cm · Multi-species ecosystem · From £1,200
Tier III
Room Feature
90 cm – 1.5 m · Curated biome · From £3,800
Tier IV
Architectural Installation
1.5 m – 3 m+ · Bespoke · From £12,000
Living Art Care

Monthly Maintenance

Our botanists visit to prune, feed, water and assess — keeping your world within glass perpetually pristine.

Terrarium care service
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Monthly Botanical Visit
A qualified botanist attends your installation monthly — trimming, feeding and health-checking every specimen.
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Substrate & Humidity Control
Optimal moisture levels, substrate refreshing and humidity calibration to sustain your ecosystem year-round.
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Plant Replacement Guarantee
Any specimen that fails is replaced at no additional charge. Your ecosystem always looks its absolute best.
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Dedicated Botanist Hotline
Direct access to your assigned botanist for urgent questions, seasonal adjustments and care advice.
Monthly Subscription
From £85 / month
Based on installation size. Annual contracts available with priority scheduling.
Terrarium building workshop
Public Workshop
Hands On

Build Your Own World

Join our atelier in London for an intimate terrarium-building session — guided by our resident botanists. Take home your creation.

Beginner
Glass Terrarium Foundations
3 hrs · 8 guests · £145 per person
Intermediate
Closed Ecosystem Design
4 hrs · 6 guests · £195 per person
Advanced
Wardian Case Masterclass
6 hrs · 4 guests · £340 per person
Private Group
Bespoke Corporate Event
Half-day · 10–20 guests · POA
Reserve a Workshop
Client Words

What They Say

"
VIRIDIS created something I can only describe as a contained wilderness — a living painting that changes subtly with every season. It has become the singular object in my home.
Lucinda Farrow
Art Collector & Interior Patron, London
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As an interior designer, I specify VIRIDIS for every client who wants a room element with genuine soul. No other studio combines botanical precision with such understated luxury.
James Okafor
Principal, Okafor Studio — London & New York
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The Wardian Case in our boardroom has transformed every meeting. Clients comment on it before anything else. VIRIDIS delivered a commission of extraordinary craftsmanship.
Hana Miyamoto
CEO, Aoyama Capital Group, Tokyo
Begin

Commission Enquiry

Tell us about your space and vision. Our botanical design team will respond within 48 hours.

Every VIRIDIS commission begins with a conversation. Whether you envision a compact desk garden or a 3-metre architectural installation — our process is the same: attentive, unhurried, and devoted to botanical excellence.

340+
Commissions Completed
28
Countries Delivered To
14
Years in Practice
98%
Client Satisfaction