We’ve already shown you the Arid Zones and Cocoa & Chocolate clusters, and today it’s the turn of the Spices, which contains spaces dedicated to Afghanistan, Brunei Darussalam, Tanzania, the Pacific Islands, and Vanuatu. Following the spice routes, visitors can enjoy the aromas of spices from around the globe and learn how they are used in cooking and otherwise. The cluster itself was designed by DONTSTOP Architettura and is made of a simple, wooden frame, with cladding in earthy tones reminiscent of spices themselves, and each country’s area is covered in colourful, botanical prints. Inside, visitors will find a series of “experiential zones”, where they can taste the various spices, and learn about the uses of the spices which, in the past, inspired merchants to undertake long and arduous journeys to satisfy the needs of emporers, kings, and aristocrats.
