Background

• Provide employees with a biophilic workspace, integrating nature with modern office design.

  • Inspired by biophilic design principles, which suggest that exposure to nature improves cognitive function, reduces stress, and enhances productivity.

• Three interconnected glass domes were constructed using a pentagonal hexecontahedron geometric pattern. The structure consists of:

  • Steel Framework: 2,643 glass panes supported by a glass-and-steel lattice that maximizes natural light.

  • Energy-Efficient Glass: Reduces heat gain while maintaining the optimal conditions for plant life inside.

  • Open-Concept Interior: Lush, multi-level gardens with treehouse-style meeting spaces, suspended bridges, and waterfalls.

• Vast indoor rainforest houses over 40,000 plants from more than 30 countries. Key plant species include:

  • Ficus rubiginosa (The "Rubber Tree" centerpiece, over 50 years old).

  • Epiphytes, moss walls, and ferns, creating a diverse rainforest ecosystem.

  • Cloud forest plants thrive in humid, controlled environments.

• Environmental responsibility with features such as:

  • Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems to maintain tropical conditions inside.

  • Reclaimed water irrigation to sustain plant life.

  • Natural ventilation strategies that reduce energy use while maintaining air quality.