IN VIEW Special report by Ged Henderson
VIEWS OVER EDEN
These striking new images give a glimpse of what visitors to Eden Project Morecambe will experience when the major visitor attraction opens in late 2028.
Created by award-winning architects Grimshaw, they give a fresh look at the unique shell- inspired structure of the attraction, which will be surrounded by inter-connecting gardens and overlook the natural beauty of Morecambe Bay.
They also show how the design of the £100m project has evolved to maximise it as a world- class destination and key cultural venue, while allowing the exhibits to develop in the future.
An Eden Project spokesperson said: “Inspired by the natural geometries, beauty and efficiency of seashells, the architecture of Eden Project Morecambe will be instantly recognisable and will be an emblem of sustainability with
a deep connection to place, respecting and complementing the highly valued heritage landmarks nearby.”
Eden says Morecambe’s structure will house “extraordinary living landscapes” and “immersive worlds inhabited by world-class art, performance, storytelling, interactive installations and play”.
Further unveiled images bring to life one of these landscapes – ‘The Realm of the Sun’ – described as “a bright, tropical landscape of the near future where humans have discovered how to heal and re-engage with the broken rhythms of the natural world around them”.
As shown in the new imagery, defining the space will be ‘The Elder Tree’, designed to be a show-stopping 20-metre theatrical sculpture.
The space will feature a hyper-real rock pool where the sped-up cycles of tides, days and seasons drive an ever-changing immersive world filled with storytelling, spectacle and discovery.
The new images have been released to demonstrate the continued progress for Eden Project Morecambe and the ongoing work underway since the announcement in March of John Pye as project director and the commencement of work by the external design team led by WSP.
Andy Jasper, chief executive of the Eden Project, said: “This project is profoundly important to us all. It is not just a project for Morecambe, but for the whole of the UK, and we are delighted to share how the design process is progressing.
“The design showcases the experience we have
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