2 days ago · Every botanic garden has a defining feature, and here, it's the Great Glasshouse. This enormous, curved structure holds the title of the world's largest single-span glasshouse, approximately measuring 325 feet by 180 feet. Inside, you'll find an ecosystem mimicking Mediterranean climates, filled with rare and endangered plants.

May 7, 2018 · Designed by Decimus Burton, one of the foremost English architects of the 19th century, the Temperate House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, was a marvel of its age. But in 2010, almost 150...

This spectacular dome is the largest single-span great glasshouse in the world. Designed by Foster and Partners, the Great Glasshouse is poised on the Welsh landscape like a giant raindrop.

The Flower Dome glasshouse at the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, covers 1.28 hectares under its glass roof. Designed by architects Wilkinson Eyre, the column-free gridshell and arch structure allows maximum sunlight and climate-controlled conditions.

Apr 5, 2018 · The world’s largest Victorian glasshouse will once again be home – as it had been since its birth in 1863 – to some of the world’s rarest and most threatened plants. In contrast to their sumptuous, romantic surroundings, these plants present a stark message; despite being the foundation of pretty much all life on earth, we are allowing ...

May 5, 2018 · The Grade I listed Temperate House is the world's largest surviving Victorian-era glasshouse. Having first opened in 1863, the reopening marks the 155th anniversary of this iconic structure.

May 5, 2016 · This spectacular dome is the largest single-span great glasshouse in the world and is looking its very best, right now! It is filled with Mediterranean climate-zone plants from around the world, which are nurtured and loved by our dedicated ‘indoor’ team and enjoy all the benefits of being under glass.

Explore Kew’s largest glasshouses, which happens to be the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse. Temperate House underwent a five year-long restoration and re-opened to the public on 5 May 2018. Built in 1863 and designed by Decimus Burton, it is home to some of the world’s rarest and most threatened plants.

Mar 31, 2022 · Annie Paxton standing on a Victoria amazonica leaf in the lily house. In 1836, Paxton began construction of the Great Conservatory. This huge glasshouse was 227 feet long, 123 feet wide and 62 feet tall. It was the largest glass building in the world.

Jul 8, 2013 · The dome, designed by Norman Foster and Partners is the largest single span glasshouse in the world and consists of 785 panes of glass. Kathryn Gustaffson designed the 3,500 square metres area that houses the plants.