Video captures Heatherwick Studio’s jewel-like Glasshouse unfolding

The glass and metal “sepals“ of the sculptural Glasshouse by British designer Thomas Heatherwick can be seen unfolding in this short video filmed at Woolbeding Estate in England. Located in the gardens of the historic property in West Sussex, the Glasshouse is a sculptural and kinetic greenhouse filled with 300 species of subtropical trees and plants. It is constructed of ten steel and glass components that Heatherwick Studio describe as “sepals“ – leaves that protect the buds of growing flowers. Read more on Dezeen: WATCH NEXT: Video shows pop-up synagogue in Ukraine unfolding like a book - Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest architecture and design movies: ​ Like Dezeen on Facebook: ​ Follow Dezeen on Twitter: ​ Follow us on Instagram: ​ Check out our Pinterest: