# Ecosystem-Reflected Buildings The Australian Plantbank Looks Similar to its Surroundings By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/australian-plantbank References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/bvn-donovan-hill-roots-australian-plantbank-botanic-gardens-habitat-05-13-2014/) & [donovanhill.au](http://www.donovanhill.com.au/) The Australian Plantbank is a research center that specializes in seed depositories for the botanical gardens. The work from the center is also put on display for visitors, so the architecture firm BVN Donovan wanted to ensure that the design was well-maintained and impressive. The building is accessed by a longer ramp from the road, which already helps to elevate the place both literally and figuratively. Instead of using a regular driveway, BVN Donovan wanted to make something that would stand out a bit more. For the ceiling sections of where people come in, a mirror has been placed so that visitors can see their reflections. Guests can also have a closer look into the labs of the Australian Plantbank, as these have windows on the front for people to look through. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/bvn-donovan-hill-roots-australian-plantbank-botanic-gardens-habitat-05-13-2014/), [donovanhill.au](http://www.donovanhill.com.au/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ecosystem-reflected Buildings:** Creating buildings that blend in with their natural surroundings. - **Seed Depositories:** Developing specialized facilities for storing and researching plant seeds. - **Innovative Architecture Design:** Exploring unique and impressive architectural designs for research centers and botanical gardens. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunity to create eco-friendly and visually appealing structures. - **Botanical Gardens:** Opportunity to incorporate innovative design elements and showcase research work. - **Plant Research:** Opportunity to enhance seed storage and research capabilities through specialized facilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mirrored Panel Tropical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-garden.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Spiralled Roof Horticultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaf-1.md) - [Mirrored-Detailed Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-coffee-roasters.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Algae Lit Retail Caves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-hainan.md) - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md) - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md)