WILDE APARTHOTELS PORTO – A NEW CONCEPT NEXT TO CLÉRIGOS

From the main entrance to the suite terraces, Horto do Campo Grande (HCG) ensured the execution of the plant component of Wilde Aparthotels Porto, contributing to a harmonious integration between the building, the city and the spaces designed to welcome visitors.

The recent opening of Wilde Aparthotels Porto, Clérigos brought a new dynamic to one of the city’s most prestigious areas. Located on Rua das Galerias de Paris, the property is set in an urban context marked by history, culture and the characteristic energy of downtown Porto. In this project, HCG was responsible for executing the plant component, ensuring the installation of pots, Horto Collection planters and plants in different areas of the property, according to previously defined solutions.
Located just minutes from Clérigos Tower, Livraria Lello and Avenida dos Aliados, the aparthotel is part of the Wilde brand, owned by the Staycity group, and adopts an accommodation concept that combines the autonomy of an apartment with services typically associated with hotels. This philosophy is also reflected in how the common areas and outdoor spaces were designed, prioritizing comfort and a balanced connection to the outdoors.

HCG’s participation extended from the main entrance to the suite terraces, including the integration of Horto Collection planters, which are distinguished by their customization and bespoke development, on the façade and in various seating areas. The work was guided by the specific characteristics of each location and its respective use, also taking into account factors such as sun exposure and the development conditions of the selected species.
Upon arrival, large pots help frame the access points and mark the entrance to the property. Among the chosen species, Strelitzia nicolai stands out, whose generous foliage establishes a natural dialogue with the surrounding scale, adding depth and expression without interfering with circulation.
In more sheltered areas, species such as Monstera deliciosa and different varieties of Ficus were installed, valued for their adaptation to environments with less light and for the consistency they maintain throughout the seasons. The combination of different volumes, tones and textures creates balanced compositions that naturally complement the materials present in the various environments.
On the suite terraces, plants play a particularly important role. Carefully distributed, they accompany the seating areas and contribute to a more pleasant use of these outdoor spaces, without compromising the views over the city. The selection of species took into account the specific requirements of these locations, ensuring their adaptation to exposure conditions. Horto Collection planters also emerge as a structural element of the intervention. Integrated alongside the façade glazing, they accommodate shrubs and controlled-growth species that make it possible to create a fluid visual barrier, establishing a harmonious transition between the interior and the surrounding urban environment.

Beyond the apartments and common areas, Wilde Aparthotels Porto brings together different dining concepts designed to accompany various moments of the day.
On the ground floor, O’s Below functions as a café and bar, serving specialty coffees, breakfast, light meals, cocktails and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.
At the top of the building, O’s Above invites you to enjoy a privileged perspective over Porto’s rooftops, combining cocktails, wines and a selection of seasonal tapas to share.
The offering is complemented by Oscar’s Deli, a space that brings together local products, quick meals and takeaway specialties, ideal for those wanting to explore the city or enjoy a practical meal in the apartment.
In these spaces too, the presence of plants helps create more welcoming and comfortable environments, reinforcing the connection between architecture, nature and well-being that characterizes the entire project.

The integration of plants in accommodation properties has been gaining increasing importance, not only for their aesthetic contribution, but also for their ability to create more sustainable, balanced and welcoming environments. In cities like Porto, where built heritage coexists with new ways of hosting and living, the presence of greenery plays an increasingly important role in how places are experienced. (Vera Clara testimonial???) states Vera Clara, Landscape Architect responsible for HCG’s Green Spaces Design and Construction Department.

According to Vera Quintas, Agronomist Engineer and Interior Designer at HCG’s Green Spaces Design and Construction Department, “the main concern in this intervention was to ensure that each species found suitable conditions for the location where it would be installed. The diversity of situations present in the property required careful and individual analysis of each area, seeking to ensure not only the correct adaptation of the plants, but also their coherent integration into the overall project.
The integration of plants in accommodation properties has been gaining increasing importance, not only for their aesthetic contribution, but also for their ability to create more sustainable, balanced and welcoming environments. In cities like Porto, where built heritage coexists with new ways of hosting and living, the presence of greenery plays an increasingly important role in how places are experienced.”