When the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew unveiled their newest attraction, the Carbon Garden, on 25th July, it wasn’t just another addition to London’s historic gardens.At the centre of this ecological project stands a breathtaking sculptural pavilion designed by Maltese architect and designer Jonathan Mizzi, and it has quickly drawn global attention.The Carbon Pavilion, designed by Mizzi Studio, is a biomorphic architectural piece inspired by underground fungal networks, mycorrhizal systems and the interconnected intelligence of nature. This seven-metre-high structure is built from renewable, carbon-sequestering materials, including flax fibre composites and Glulam Larch timber and even features a rainwater collection funnel inspired by the pitcher plant.But beyond its design brilliance, what’s making headlines is its message: one of hope, regeneration and a harmonious future between people and nature.Major international media outlets have taken notice.The pavilion has been featured by the Financial Times, Forbes, BBC, CNN, Reuters and many others, who praised its innovative ecological design and symbolic role in redefining sustainability within architecture.For Mizzi Studio, based in both London and Valletta, this moment represents much more than international acclaim. It marks a pivotal milestone in their mission to champion regenerative design and architecture with purpose.This isn’t their only climate-conscious project. Mizzi Studio is also currently working on a visionary redesign for Comino’s Blue Lagoon in Malta, commissioned by the Malta Tourism Authority. Mizzi draws clear links between the two projects. Both are rooted in protected natural sites, and both blend design with deep ecological care.“At Kew, we explore how humanity can live in harmony with the natural world… At Blue Lagoon, we’re applying those same principles to a highly sensitive landscape,” Mizzi said.As global audiences marvel at the beauty and meaning behind the Kew Pavilion, it’s clear that Malta’s presence in the architecture and sustainability conversation is growing stronger, led by one of its most innovative design voices.Have you Mizzi’s stunning Pavilion in person?•