Millennium Galleries And Winter Garden: A Nature Lovers Paradise
Nestled in the heart of Sheffield, a truly wondrous sight of flora and foliage awaits your presence
. Enclosed within one of the largest urban glasshouses found in the European subcontinent, the Millennium Galleries & Winter Garden can be found. Also known as the Sheffield Winter Garden, it is said to be one of the largest temperate glasshouses to be created in the span of the last century.A design and construction project which was completed in 2003, the mastermind behind the design of the structure was Buro Happold, who took into consideration many factors one being an attempt to lower the buildings energy consumption. It was also designed to be a multifaceted building, with the utilisation of white concrete and the likes of marble to provide thermal stability to the structure and for added finesse in reflective surfaces. With over 1400 glazed roof panels, the building is also an eco friendly solution.
The Millennium Galleries and Winter Garden, which is said to be 70 metres in length and 22 meters in height is said to link together the likes of the citys civic, arts and university quarters. Home to over 2,500 varieties of flora and foliage from the world over the Winter Garden presents a truly marvellous sight. The Winter Garden is also home to the Bessamar Gallery that offers refreshments and provides a path toward the Millennium Galleries where far more refreshment options are available at Cafe Azure.
Being the recipient of numerous awards for its design, landscaping and much more, the Millennium Galleries and Winter Garden has received much esteem from the community at large. Take time to indulge in the beauty of nature, by visiting this charming man made attraction whilst staying at a Sheffield hotel l. One such means of accommodation is Copthorne Hotel Sheffield which presents discerning guests with comfort, rest and relaxation that has the ability sooth both body and soul.
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