The new glasshouse at Woolbeding gardens is designed by Heatherwick studio , inspired from the 19th century decorative plant containers, such as Wardian Cases or terrariums.
The jewel-like shape of the Woolbeding glasshouse is radially symmetrical, like a large terrarium. Its pyramidal form echoes the pitched roofs of traditional structures in the landscape, while allowing enough height for the plants within to grow.
On warm days, its ‘sepals’ (or petals) stretch outwards using a sophisticated hydraulic mechanism to open. The transformation – activated at the push of a button – is completed in four long minutes, during which time the forms shifts from a gem to a crown, or a flower that has opened to welcome in the sunlight.
Photos: hufton + crow and Raquel Diniz Foto.
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Large-scale transformation and adaptive re-use in Oslo🇳🇴
Images of the new proposal for Oslo Horizon - KLP’s high-rise hub - submitted to PBE / Oslo planning authority. The scheme seeks to transform a former post office terminal into a new gateway to Oslo central stations rail platforms, and creating a commercial multi-tenant office hub w.3500 workspaces, a hotel/ conference centre, foodcourt and cafe + over 3000 cycle parking spaces. Between tree branches in an extensive green roofscape the public can experience panoramic views of the Oslo Fjord and biodiversity in the heart of Oslo.
Oslo Horizon will be one of the Norway’s largest and most ambitious transformation projects, pioneering applications of re-use and recycling on an international scale.
Made by CF Moller Architects in collaboration with: kristin jarmund architects androdeo arkitekter.
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