The unfolding structure in the English countryside houses rare, subtropical plant species.
The Kinetic Glasshouse by Heatherwick Studio at Woolbeding Gardens The 1,518-square-foot glasshouse is meant to resemble a flower opening its petals, hinting at the flora and fauna housed inside. Its transparent, pyramid-shaped façade is made from glass and aluminum. The “sepals” on the exterior are controlled via hydraulics.In order to ensure the plants get proper sunlight and ventilation, the panes unfold entirely in just four minutes.
“This Heatherwick Glasshouse represents the cutting edge of technical design and engineering but it’s also a restoration of something that is part of Woolbeding’s history,” said Mark Woodruff of The Woolbeding Charity. “It stands as a crowning achievement in contemporary design.”Woolbeding Gardens is open to visitors on Thursdays and Fridays from now until September 30.
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