EDEN PROJECT

The Eden Project by Grimshaw Architects is a bubble-like Biomes nestling in Cornwall, UK (Figure 63). It is a Geodesic dome of triple-layered ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer) Cushions that cover gardens inspired in the Mediterranean and the Rainforest Biome.

The Geodesic dome is incredibly light and was taken into consideration for Santa Giulia’s case as a way of covering a large span with the less material possible. The dome idea was very present since the beginning of our studies for the sports hall in Santa Giulia, as a way to allow more flexibility in the functions below it.