Meet the tree that's a work of art, a garden and an energy provider
This “Supertree” is the latest attraction at Singapore’s Marina South Gardens, the country’s largest garden project to date.
Designed by British architects Grant Associates, a bunch of these botanical beauties stand at up to 50 metres tall and contain between nine and 16 levels. Each supports a diversity of tropical ferns and flowering creepers and is equipped with rainwater-harvesting systems and photovoltaic collectors capable of storing energy, used to power the park’s lighting at night. And if you are feeling peckish when you visit, there are also plans for a restaurant at the top of the tallest tree.
Opening in June, the Supertrees are also works of art — they will be illuminated with coloured lights and video projections. Ready for a green party?
