The Times in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Sponsored by

The Times

Designed by

Marcus Barnett

Built by

The Outdoor Room

Web

www.thetimes.co.uk

The Times Eureka Garden in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew showcases the significance of plants in science and society. The species chosen demonstrate both beauty and utility. Many have medicinal, commercial and industrial uses, emphasising the invaluable role that plants play in our everyday lives. They provide food, clothing and the air that we breathe.

The design draws inspiration from plant cells. Capillaries radiate along the ground and rise up the boundary hedging; the pavilion echoes the cellular structure of plants and is made from sustainably-sourced timber and bio-plastics. Each element aims to reflect the importance of plants in our lives.

The pavilion has been designed by NEX Architecture, and engineering services provided by Buro Happold.