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In Barcelona, Capella Garcia Arquitectura have completed a 69 foot vertical garden. Independent of the residential block it abuts, the structure is composed of several platform gardens connected by an internal staircase. A pulley system allows for easy transportation of materials, while an automated drip irrigation system keeps the plants moist. (The Atlantic Cities)
Image from The Atlantic Cities
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