The UK pavillion at Expo 2010, also known as the Seed Cathedral was a sculpture structure built in the reference to save seeds around the world. It housed 60,000 plant seeds at the end of fiber optic rods. It was designed by british designer Thomas Heatherwick. Heatherwick is said to be the “go to guy in the UK for unique showstopping structures and, from all the images, it looks like he has outdone even himself this time”.
The unique thing about this structure, is that it is promoting the eco friendly politics, but no matter where your political stand it, it inspires awe. It was a 66 foot tall stucture with 60,000 25 feet long fiber optic rods filled with seeds at the tip. The rods themselves allow light to flow into the interior of the structure. At night time, the rods allow the interior lights to shine out. It is truly amazing design. The rods also sway in the breeze, they to not stick out stiffly. Some say that is looks like it is moving, or even breathing.
After taken down, the rods were donated to various schools and institutes around the world. Out of the 230 different pavillions on show that yeah, the seed cathedral demanded the most attention.
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