Kay Elliott Architects has currently submitted a proposal to Torbay Council for a Rainforest Exhibit.

The proposed structure covers an existing quarry with two curving steel beams. The structure is then covered in a clear film which allows sunlight to pass through to the rainforest exhibit below.

The structure will allow the visitor to experience life in the rainforest in all its aspects, including aerial walkways, that will take the visitor from treetop to treetop past impressive waterfalls tumbling down rock faces.

The temperature within is to be controlled so that the internal environment will be hot and humid, although this is largely by natural heat gain.