CLIENT: Fox Restaurant Concepts
PARTNER: Brianna Raya + Fox Restaurant Concepts
PROJECT: Blanco Cocina + Cantina
AWARDS: To be decided in 2026
VISION
Blanco Cocina + Cantina is known for its energetic, modern take on classic Sonoran dining. Plant Solutions was tasked with creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere through a hybrid of living and artificial elements—delivering both visual impact and long-term resilience.
We placed lush tropical plants and booth-separating planters to shape the flow of the dining space. The focal point of the entire design features three handcrafted artificial olive trees, custom-built with real wood trunks to precise specifications. Their canopies were calibrated for height, spread, and balance—each surrounded by living plant base layers and dramatically uplit to create warmth, contrast, and visual depth. Every element was chosen to feel intentional but natural—evoking the comfort of a lived-in space while delivering the polish of a high-end hospitality concept.
Together with our clients, we created
- Three custom olive trees using natural wood trunks and
hyperrealistic artificial foliage that move in the wind. - Booth divider planters filled with vibrant, tropical vines.
- A nature-infused atmosphere that adapts to design changes without sacrificing visual or functional cohesion.
“The best part of this project was the client’s ability to trust our design vision and our ability to pivot quickly when changes arose. This level of authentic, human-centered collaboration led to the best outcome imaginable.”
– Joe Zazzera, Lead Biophilic Designer and Co-owner