National Garden Environmental Exhibition Center
Washington, DC

The egg as a fundamental basis of life and knowledge serves as the visual metaphor for this garden pavilion feature. The glowing organism structure contains a butterfly house, mini-theater and learning terrace, as well as support functions. The building shell structure is reinforced fiberglass with oval shaped glass windows and the base structure is exposed reinforced concrete.

Client:
United States Botanical Garden

Scope:
National Open Competition