Hortus Botanicus (NL)
12 metre high construction
Special winter garden in the heart of the centre of Leiden
| Place | Leiden, the Netherlands |
| Opening | 2000 |
| Design | Architect Hubert-Jan Henket |
| Client | Hortus Botanicus |
| Surface | 800 m2, up to 12 meters high |
In the old city of Leiden you can visit Hortus Botanicus, one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world (founded in 1638). The botanical garden is visited by thousands of visitors each year. Commisioned by The University of Leiden this greenhouse / conservatory named 'Hortus Academicus Lugduno Batavus' was built. In response to the wish of the Hortus to the interior 12 meters high structure was designed.
12 meter high Venlo construction for large plant collection
The winter garden is the home to several large plant collections: as carnivorous plants, potted plants and other rare plants. In addition, it houses large container plants which in summer are brought out. With our knowledge and technology, we optimize the indoor climate for this large plant collection. The winter garden has a small restaurant, a bookshop and ticket office, an educational space and sanitation. All these features are housed in a total volume of 800 m². An optimal climate control
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