The gridshell roof is the defining element of this sinuous structure, an achievement that combines the finest elements of design, engineering and construction.
To quote from The Royal Landscape website's description of the building:
"The design by Glenn Howells Architects uses a gridshell construction, a landmark feat of contemporary engineering, inspired by the strength and beauty of a seashell.
From inside the vast cathedral-like central space the visitor can see the awesome, apparently self-supporting, green-wood roof, drawing the eye upwards and out towards the gardens through a glazed wall."
Read the full WoodSolutions case study here, or visit the Royal Landscape site here.