Grimshaw, the studio behind the Eden Project in Cornwall, has designed an ecological resort in Northern Ireland that will feature a thatched play area and treetop walkways.
Commissioned by environmental charity Eden Project International, the Eden Project Foyle will be built on a 100-hectare site on the bank of the River Foyle in Derry that is currently inaccessible.
It will contain a mix of nature-focused attractions designed by Grimshaw, and centre around The Acorn ? a giant play area made of thatch and timber.
"Our partnership with Eden Project continues with the plan for Eden Project Foyle," revealed Grimshaw in an Instagram post.
"A proposed park made for the 21st century with a series of attractions across the site, linked by a riverside walk and treetop walkways, to provide a destination in Derry to attract visitors from all over the world."
Eden Project Foyle is set for completion by 2023, and will be developed by Grimshaw and Eden Project International in collaboration with local charity Foyle River Gardens.
It forms part of the Eden Project's large-scale expansion plans that also include a marine-focused outpost in Lancashire and several ecological tourist attractions in China, including a resort in Qingdao with the world's largest indoor waterfall, which will all be designed by Grimshaw.
Once complete, the Northern Ireland outpost will contain a number of sanctuaries and enclosures, alongside gardens for local produce and nature-based play a...