Grimshaw reveals mussel-shaped greenhouses for Eden Project North
Grimshaw, the London-based studio behind the Eden Project in Cornwall, has unveiled its designs for an ecological resort on the seafront in Lancashire, UK.
Designed for Cornwall-based environmental charity Eden Project International, the coastal attraction combines a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences at a prominent location in Morecambe Bay.
"Morecambe Bay is a truly unique location of outstanding natural beauty, which in combination with Eden's distinctive approach will make this a landmark destination of national and international significance," said Jolyon Brewis, partner at Grimshaw.
The attraction in Morecambe will be the second Eden Project in the UKThe northern outpost of the ecological tourist attraction forms part of the Eden Project's large-scale expansion plans. Grimshaw is designing six attractions in China, the first of which will be in Qingdao. Beyond China, Eden Project International and Grimshaw Architects are also working to create outposts in Australia and New Zealand.
The visuals for Eden Project North, released by Grimshaw, show five curvaceous wedge-shaped pavilions crowning the seafront, which take the form of mussel shells.
Each mussel functions as a glasshouse, containing different marine environments that will introduce people to the "internationally significant" natural environment of Morecambe Bay.
Elsewhere the attraction will have lidos and gardens combined with a mixture of observatories and perform...
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