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  • National Botanic Garden, Middleton
  • National Botanic Garden, Middleton
  • National Botanic Garden, Middleton
  • National Botanic Garden, Middleton
  • National Botanic Garden, Middleton
  • National Botanic Garden, Middleton
  • National Botanic Garden, Middleton
  • National Botanic Garden, Middleton
  • National Botanic Garden, Middleton
  • National Botanic Garden, Middleton

Execution period:    1996 – 1998

Executed work

Vaulted, glazed dome elliptical shaped in plan, supported by a steel substructure free spanning over the width of 55 m, with a length of 95 m. The dome comprises an overall surface of 4500 m², consisting of:

  • Internal supporting aluminium system including concealed drainage channels and integrated special approved fall safety arrest system.
  • Walkable, trapezoidal shaped glazed modules partly as opening vents, both built as “silicone structural glazing” special construction, typical module size 4000/1500 mm
  • Operation and control of the opening vents by means of synchronised spindle actuators with electronic overload control, mechanism high durability approved
  • Clamped vertical glazing as light tray along the perimeter of the roof
  • Building management system
  • Planning, preparation and performance of all tests required to obtain the approvals for the special constructions by the authorities

Architect

Sir Norman Foster & Partners
Riverside Three
22, Hester Road

GB - London SW11 4AN

Client

National Botanic Garden of Wales
Neuadd Deg Middleton Hall Llanarthne

GB – Carmarthenshire SA32 8HW