Plant-In City is an exciting large scale plant-based art installation by a set of New York-based architects, designers, and developers where plants populate stackable structures inside a gallery space in Manhattan.

Inspired by the shape of the city and in particular the complex infrastructure that supports it, the ingenious minds behind the project Huy Bui, Carlos Gomez and Jon Schramm are hoping to recreate nature in a box. Visitors to the space enter different immersive environments and interact with the plants by using their smart-phones. This includes being able to trigger sounds and lights, water the plants themselves and discover information on each species of plant.

Their vision is to establish a new design practice that supports our relationship with plants through flexible, open-source architecture, media, and technology solutions. Or, as they put it: 'creating a space where a community who loves architecture, technology and plants can meet', and a place where 'interacting with plants will improve our lives'.

The creators are currently holding a fundraiser on Kickstarter to produce the large-scale installation, with a location still be confirmed. If you feel inspired, want to give a donation to its production (for which you'll receive a prototype plant box) or simply want to learn more, then visit here.