A beautiful piece of Maltese creativity has just taken root in one of the world’s most iconic botanical institutions. On Friday 25th July, the Carbon Garden at London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew officially opened to the public, and at its centre stands a sculptural pavilion designed by Mizzi Studio, the award-winning architecture practice founded by Maltese architect Jonathan Mizzi.

This immersive garden installation marks a major addition to Kew’s landscape. The Carbon Garden explores the essential role that carbon plays in the planet’s ecosystems, not just as a climate concern, but as a creative and life-giving force.

Visitors are invited to experience how plants, fungi, and human innovation can interact in harmony to support climate restoration. The design offers a hopeful, regenerative perspective on nature, built around the carbon cycle and how it supports the balance of life on Earth.

The project has gained worldwide attention, being featured on Financial Times, Forbes, CNN, BBC and Reuters, among others. If you’re planning on a visit to London soon, you might want to visit the gardens and take a moment to admire some local talent!

Have you ever visited Kew Gardens?