Eden Project

Grimshaw Architects · Sakha

Eden Project
Hidden Gem

Where the edge of the world meets the frontiers of genetic architecture.

Featured in Grimshaw Architects's definitive monograph, Grimshaw Architecture.

Core ParametricHidden Gem
Coordinates
75.0000°, 142.0000°
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Visitor Guide

Visitor Tip

This location is virtually inaccessible to tourists; it is a site of high-stakes scientific research and conceptual architectural speculation.

Best Photo Spot

Aerial views from research helicopters during the brief summer thaw (July).

Access & Hours

Restricted scientific zone. Accessible only via specialized Arctic expeditions and permafrost research permits.

Insider Note

The site is the center of the 'Genesis 2.0' project, seeking to reconstruct the extinct mammoth from frozen genetic material.

Time Needed

Lifetime (for researchers)

Design & Structure

Blob / AmorphicDouble-Curved
Computational Process

Conceptual designs focus on 'biomorphisme'—creating structures that can withstand and integrate with the shifting permafrost.

Materiality

Self-healing polymers and reinforced composite shells designed for extreme sub-zero temperatures.

Structural Innovation

The proposed structures are 'crustaceous'—bio-mechanical life forms that move with the freezing and thawing of the ground.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed Eden Project?+

Eden Project was designed by Grimshaw Architects. It is located in Sakha, Russia.

Where is Eden Project located?+

Eden Project is located in Sakha, Russia. Its coordinates are 75.0000°, 142.0000°.

Can I visit Eden Project?+

Eden Project is a real building in Sakha that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.