In his book "On the Growth of Plants in Closely Glazed Cases", published in 1842, Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward describes small greenhouses that function as a closed ecosystem. The exhibition in the Kersten Pavilion focused on these terrariums, later named after Ward. While they changed the world as technical transport boxes, more extravagant designed Wardian Cases became fashionable accessories in Victorian living rooms. In the Kersten Pavilion, two Wardian Cases were on display: a replica of a historical transport box and our design for an ornamental Wardian Case, which further develops Victorian models. It is the first joint project by Trees, Joep and Luc Merx. The concept for the planting is done by the gardener Michelle Blass from Felsberg Future Lab.
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