Bubbles Biodiversity Park

Bubbles Biodiversity Park

Bubbles Biodiversity Park is an innovative urban botanical garden concept designed to combat air pollution in densely populated cities, particularly those facing severe air quality challenges. This groundbreaking architectural solution, created by designers Rajat Sodhi and Christoph Klemmt, features a sophisticated enclosed ecosystem protected by a lightweight ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) surface that creates a controlled environment with filtered, clean air. The design, which earned a Silver A' Design Award in the City Planning and Urban Design category, employs biomimetic principles inspired by the venation patterns found in leaves and butterfly wings, resulting in an efficient and economically viable structural system. The park's design strategically positions revenue-generating buildings along the perimeter, maximizing the central space for the botanical garden while incorporating advanced sustainability features including ground-source heat exchange systems and integrated solar cells for power generation. The structure's remarkable ETFE panels form translucent pillows that minimize weight and cost while allowing for the integration of solar shading and photovoltaic cells. This controlled environment not only serves as a public recreational and educational space but also provides filtered, temperature-controlled air to surrounding buildings, offering a practical solution for urban areas struggling with air quality issues. The project's innovative approach to combining ecological benefits with architectural functionality demonstrates how contemporary design can address pressing environmental challenges while creating valuable public spaces.

biodiversity park, urban botanical garden, sustainable architecture, biomimetic design, air pollution solution, ecological infrastructure

— Adam Dawson