1. Protect brand and reception sightlines
Review the proposal from the main entrance. Planting should not hide the brand mark, reception staff or directions a visitor needs. A feature position works well at a turn in the view, where it can help structure arrival without competing with the identity wall.
2. Include the canopy in circulation
The planter outline is not the complete footprint. Leaves, passing people and luggage increase the required clearance. Fire equipment, accessible routes and door swings must remain clear without relying on aggressive pruning later.
3. Check conditioned air and glazing
Lobbies often combine cold drafts, solar gain and frequent changes caused by opening doors. Keep foliage away from continuous air discharge. Near curtain walls, assess summer leaf temperature as well as winter cold stress rather than assuming every window position is beneficial.
4. Create order with fewer varieties
Commercial reception spaces usually benefit from clear silhouettes and deliberate repetition. Too many species complicate replacement and make the lobby feel fragmented. One dependable feature type can establish height while a consistent planter family controls rhythm.
5. Define maintenance before handover
State the watering method, service frequency, acceptable foliage condition and replacement threshold. Projects that require a permanent presentation standard also need a rotation position and delivery route.
Final review should include the entrance photograph, measured circulation clearance and maintenance access. When all three work, planting is part of the spatial system instead of a temporary styling layer.