Xi'an Expo 2011
Four Landmarks
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Updated: 2011-03-29

3.Greenhouse

Four Landmarks

The Greenhouse located at the Splendid Lake is the botanic greenhouse of the International Horticultural Exposition 2011 Xi’an. Displayed in the house would mainly be rare plants and eco-landscapes from different regions of various climates in the world.

Design theme: The Greenhouse is situated at the intersection of many characteristic landscapes, presenting various plants, ecological landscapes and typical plant landscapes of various climate zones.

Brief Introduction: In the Greenhouse, there are exhibition areas for rainforest plants, icy plants and plants with unique features. Also, there is public space for scientific research, work and reception.

Highlights: The Greenhouse integrates glass, wood and a little concrete in the façade of the underground part. It is built against mountains in folds, perfectly matching the topography. In other words, the size of the Pavilion is reduced from the perspective of height, thus ensuring that beautiful scenery of the lake and the opposite garden can be enjoyed from various height levels at the Pavilion.

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