Seed Cathedral
April 30, 2010 – 7:31 pm
OK. I have to admit I don’t quite get why World Expos still exist, with everything else that’s going on in the world. But that being said, I’m the first to admit I’d love to visit the UK’s Pavilion in Shanghai – it’s a beautiful example of form and function.
It was designed by Thomas Heatherwick in partnership with Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank and it’s all about the glow – from the outside in during the day and the inside out at night time. It looks like a seed head. And it’s hoping to illustrate some of the most pressing environmental challenges we face – food security, sustainable energy, loss of biodiversity and climate change.
So kudos to Kew and the UK for making this happen. It’s relevant.
Image: dezeen.com and despoke.com
One Response to “Seed Cathedral”
Thanks for posting this! What a great contribution to the expo, and I love that they’ve built their exhibit with such a singular focus.
By cath on May 4, 2010