At Mingzhu Nerval, our passion has always been to bring the beauty of nature into urban environments through sustainable gardens that foster biodiversity. Recently, a tiny baby bird found refuge inside the living wall of our Paris apartment. This unexpected visitor reminds us of our founding motto: “birds singing through architecture.”

Mingzhu Nerval - birds singing through architecture, small vertical garden, Private Apartment in Paris, 2023

Determined to give the baby bird a chance at thriving, we gave our best at fostering. With each day we observed its growth, fed it a suitable diet, and provided a safe space for it to explore and spread its wings.

Mingzhu Nerval - birds singing through architecture

Our cat and the foster bird have formed a friendship as well, happily coexisting and bringing joy to our home!

Even the smallest green space can contribute to urban biodiversity and inspire a deeper connection between people, architecture, and nature.

Mingzhu Nerval - birds singing through architecture Then the time came for the baby bird to return to nature

We are again fueled with determination to create more nature, allowing birds to sing freely through the very fabric of our designs.

The true purpose behind every garden we create is to merge beauty, resilience, and ecological purpose into every corner of the built environment.

Discover how our bespoke gardens merge architecture and nature. Explore our Projects Page to see sustainable design in action.