4.1 Eden Project

4.1_Eden Project, Botanical Gardens, Cornwell, United Kingdom.

Architect: Nicholas Grimshaw

Twenty years ago, the site of this project was a barren clay wasteland in Cornwell, UK. With harsh conditions and baron soil, this site was transformed into a show case of plants and people in the span of two decades. This precedent was chosen for the study of the geodesic dome, demonstration of technological ingenuity and the regeneration of a barren landscape.

Showing that a part of the Earth can be isolated and forced to show regenerative properties. This is the fundamental idea that will be implemented on Mars to regenerate the Martian soil to a liveable state. This also gives a means to this thesis as to replicate the harsh soil and terrain conditions on Mars here on Earth to give the future Astronauts the best preparation training in such an environment.

LEFT: Eden Project. the Guardian. 2021. Gardenvisit.com. 2021. Eden Project Garden. [online] Available at: <https://www.gardenvisit.com/gardens/eden_project_garden> [Accessed 23 November 2021].