The Man Who Taught the City to Love Interior Plants: Ian Drummond on 40 Years of Red Carpets and Living Architecture

Monday, 13 April 2026

From sculpting life-sized Cadillacs out of moss for Sir Elton John to pioneering the "Plantroom" revolution, interior landscaper Ian Drummond has spent four decades proving that plants are not just decor—they are essential infrastructure for the soul.

Tomorrow, plants@work is celebrating International Interior Landscaper Day. To mark the occasion, I sat down with industry stalwart Ian Drummond to chart his journey from a teenage apprentice to a leading voice in biophilic design and workplace diversity.