Belgian design studios NU Architectuuratelier and Archipelago work together to create a special visitor center by Brussels in the form of the Green Ark Pavilion. It is nestled in the Meise BOtanic Garden for visitors to enjoy and explore. The structure is complete with a shingle-clad vaulted roof on top and the pavilion is filled with educational hubs along with a seed bank as a part of a wider project when the space was renovated.
It notably contains one of the largest collections of endangered plant species in the world. NU Architectuuratelier shares with Dezeen, "The pavilion is nestled in a sea of glasshouses with climate zones from around the world. It is the treasury of living plants and seeds that the pavilion unlocks visually for the public. This is an impressive multipurpose visitor pavilion that floats, as if inhabited, between the glass walls of the conservatory, designed as an elevated vantage point over the greenhouses around it."
Botanical Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuuratelier and Archipelago Create the Green Ark Pavilion
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Pavilion Architecture - Design studios are increasingly developing eco-friendly visitor centers, creating immersive educational experiences.
2. Botanical Conservation Spaces - Innovative pavilions are emerging as central hubs for the preservation and public display of endangered plant species.
3. Multipurpose Visitor Centers - The incorporation of multifunctional spaces in visitor centers is enhancing the overall experience and engagement of guests.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture industry can explore new designs for eco-friendly and visually appealing visitor pavilions.
2. Botanical Gardens and Conservation - Botanical gardens are expanding their roles to include conservation-focused visitor centers with educational hubs.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - Tourism is benefiting from the trend of creating captivating and educational visitor centers as new attraction points.