Oman will soon be home to the world’s largest botanical garden.

“More than 700 of our multi-disciplinary engineers and specialist designers were engaged to explore and find solutions that would befit such an ambitious and creative project. The Oman Botanic Garden must surely be one of the most marvellous projects in the world.”

With Oman looking to diversify its economy through the Tanfeedh plan for economic diversification, tourism has been earmarked as one of the areas for expansion, and this garden can be enjoyed by residents and tourists for generations to come. The project is due to start on site soon.

Cultural heritage

Alisdair Hinshelwood, director and designer for HSD, added: “The Oman Botanic Garden project set itself and the entire design team unique technical and cultural objectives, and aspirations. HSD has relished working on a project where the botanical, landscape and cultural heritage of Oman is being expressed through the detailed scientific research, technical design and sheer creative enthusiasm of the entire team, client and design alike.”

All of the materials used in the construction of the Oman Botanic Garden are environmentally sustainable, and are designed to create an open and spacious environment for people to enjoy, besides allowing plenty of light to enter the indoor areas of the garden.