Taming Nature: How Architecture is Redefining Its Relationship with the Environment

2024 Chengdu EXPO Botanic Pavilion

The design of the Botanic Pavilion is deeply inspired by the starting point of plant life – the seed. The power of a seed, “Embracing Potential, Sprouting from the Soil,” serves as the metaphorical image and spatial essence of this project. Set against the backdrop of advocating for the harmony between humanity and nature as a shared life community, the Pavilion showcases the world’s rare and exquisite plant species, offering a forward-thinking …

Taming Nature: How Architecture is Redefining Its Relationship with the Environment

Zaishui Art Museum / junya ishigami + associates. Image © Stanley Fung Integrating natural elements into architectural design has long been a fundamental pursuit in creating comfortable, sustainable environments that enhance both individual well-being and the relationship between buildings and their surrounding context. In areas with vast landscapes, incorporating natural elements is essential for seamlessly connecting architecture with its site…