Invernadero-Jardin-Botanico-Grueningen-idAThe <a href="https://inhabitat.com/green-walled-living-pavilion-garden-sprouts-on-governors-island/" target="_blank">pavilion</a> in Switzerland's Grueningen Botanical Garden was parametrically designed to relate to its context and the surrounding landscape. Zürich-based architecture firm <a href="http://idA Buerher Wuest Architekten" target="_blank">idA Buerher Wuest Architekten</a> developed the 180 square meter structure using Voronoi tessellation to mimic the configuration of a real forest.1
Invernadero Jardín Botánico Grueningen idAThe parametrically designed pavilion is organized similar to natural cell division.2
Invernadero Jardín Botánico Grueningen idAUsing the Voronoi diagram, which illustrates organization and spatiality of crystals and cell growth, the architects have determined the overall geometry of the membrane according to the position of the “trunks”.3
Invernadero Jardín Botánico Grueningen idAFour steel trunks carry the main load of the entire structure.4
Invernadero Jardín Botánico Grueningen idAAround five meter-long branches provide support for the glass ceiling.5
Invernadero Jardín Botánico Grueningen idAThe secondary glass layer encloses the greenhouse and allows for the optimal amount of sunlight to reach the interior.6
Invernadero Jardín Botánico Grueningen idAWith its thin steel structure and forest-like configuration, the pavilion becomes integrated with its surroundings- like a natural extension of the beautiful Swiss landscape.7
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The pavilion in Switzerland's Grueningen Botanical Garden was parametrically designed to relate to its context and the surrounding landscape. Zürich-based architecture firm idA Buerher Wuest Architekten developed the 180 square meter structure using Voronoi tessellation to mimic the configuration of a real forest.