The Plant is a reimagined industrial campus in Jackson’s Fondren Warehouse District that functions as an urban design studio for TREE Urban Design + Landscape Architecture Studio.
DESIGN STUDIO + EVENT SPACE
Originally built as a pipe distribution plant in the 1960s, The Plant has been reclaimed as an adaptive reuse landmark in Jackson’s Fondren Warehouse District. Today, it operates as a design studio for experimenting with plant materials and design+build concepts. As a working studio, access to The Plant is by appointment only with limited availability for events.
FAQs
What makes The Plant unique?
The site features exposed concrete beams, a sawtooth roof that brings in natural light, and a landscape system designed with native plantings and on-site stormwater management that shifts with the seasons.
Is the building available for rent?
The Plant hosts a limited number of events each year. Availability is selective due to its primary role as a working design studio. All event use is by appointment only and all visits require approval.
What events are a good fit?
The Plant is best suited for design-forward gatherings including cultural events, nonprofit fundraisers, professional convenings, workshops, and private celebrations. A limited number of weddings are considered each year when they align with the design of the site.
How can I contact The Plant?
You can reach admin at contact@theplantvenue.com. Please note that due to limited capacity, not all requests receive follow-up.
URBAN DESIGN
TREE Urban Design Studio is focused on post-industrial cities where design can act as a catalyst for new forms of urban life. Jackson, Mississippi offers an opportunity to explore landscape urbanism methods that integrate ecology, mobility, and public space. By reimagining the city’s landscapes as connective infrastructure, TREE seeks to spark economic reinvestment, strengthen cultural identity, and inspire the next generation to live, work, and create within the urban core.