架构师提供的文本描述。伪装在澳大利亚的雨林位于远北昆士兰，这一独特的门户进入凯恩斯植物园游客中心是2012年埃迪奥里宾奖颁发的年度建筑，由澳大利亚建筑师协会(AIA)。2009年6月，凯恩斯区域委员会邀请查尔斯·赖特建筑师参加一个有限的竞赛，为凯恩斯植物园设计一个新的游客中心。理事会寻求新鲜和富有挑战性的想法，以创造一个难忘的热带建筑，将无缝地融入周围的环境。

Text description provided by the architects. Camouflaged in an Australian rainforest located in Far North Queensland, this unique gateway into the Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre is the recipient of the 2012 Eddie Oribin Award for Building of the Year presented by the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA). In June 2009, Charles Wright Architects (CWA) was invited by the Cairns Regional Council to enter a limited competition for the design of a new Visitors’ Centre for the Cairns Botanical Gardens. The Council sought fresh and challenging ideas to create a memorable piece of tropical architecture that would blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment.

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帕特里克·宾厄姆厅

为了满足理事会的要求，妇女事务部提出了一个反映周围花园的镜像立面。建筑师们将其描述为“视觉效果类似于1987年”捕食者“(Predator)原版电影中外星猎人穿的西服。伪装后的门户有一个咖啡馆平台、信息和展览空间，以及议会工作人员的办公室。它激活步行街，并将花园与艺术中心连接起来，同时全年都是一个凉爽干燥的区域，供游客参观热带花园经常炎热潮湿的环境。

In an effort to satisfy the Council's request, CWA proposed a mirrored facade that literally reflects the surrounding gardens.  The architects' describe it as having a “visual effect similar to the suit as worn by the alien hunter in the original 1987 Predator film.” The camouflaged gateway houses a café terrace, information and exhibition space, and offices for the council staff. It activates the pedestrian promenade and links the gardens with the Arts Centre, while serving as a cool and dry zone all year round for tourists visiting the often hot and wet environment of the tropical gardens.

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在与机械、结构、水力和景观顾问合作下，西亚经社会能够将以下ESD举措纳入镜像的天篷概念：太阳能电池板供反馈进入能源网格、雨水收集槽、混合模式空调系统、低能量照明装置、低用水配件、长寿命周期的材料和建筑、所有窗户的太阳能处理，自然通风循环走廊和遮阳暴露热团内部。

In collaboration with mechanical, structural, hydraulic and landscape consultants, CWA was able to incorporated the following ESD initiatives into the mirrored canopy concept: solar panels for feedback into the energy grid, stormwater harvesting tanks, mixed mode air-conditioning systems, low energy light fittings throughout, low water usage fittings, long life cycle efficiency materials and construction, solar treatment to all windows, naturally ventilated circulation corridors and shaded exposed thermal mass internally.

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评审团评论说：“从经典的昆士兰轻巧游客中心出发，这种替代环境适应的方法显然产生了一种强烈的场所感和光的使用感。”以清晰的可持续性精神展示出色的工作环境和游客环境。“

The jury commented, “A courageous and radical departure from classic crafted and lightweight Queensland visitor centres, this alternative approach to environmental fit has clearly generated a potent sense of place and use of light. Exhibits both outstanding working and visitor environments within a clear sustainability ethos.”