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The Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens has opened as a bold, immersive exploration of carbon, ecology and low‑impact materials.
At its heart is a fungi‑inspired timber pavilion designed by Mizzi Studio and described by Kew as “a symbolic fungal fruiting body… appearing to grow from the centre” of the garden. The pavilion’s canopy is made from natural flax composite and its tilted roof channels rainwater into an adjacent rain garden, integrating form and function.
The wider landscape champions planting that visualises climate change with climate‑stripe borders, drought‑tolerant Mediterranean species, rain gardens and wildflower meadows, complemented by layers of biodiversity and crafted architectural interventions.
Xylotek was appointed by City Axis to deliver the design, fabrication and installation of the pavilion’s timber and steel elements, and to lead overall technical design coordination, working closely with Format Engineers on the structural design.
The project has been widely covered in the architectural and national press including Architects’ Journal, Dezeen and the BBC. This attention reflects both the design’s public appeal and its role in sparking discussion about carbon in natural and built contexts. The coverage is helping to amplify the garden’s central message that material choice, landscape design and climate awareness are deeply connected.
Congratulations to the full team and all involved in bringing this ambitious project to life.
Photo: Ines Stuart-Davidson © RBG Kew
