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Eden Project

British

noun

an environmental complex containing the world's largest greenhouse, built in a disused clay pit near St Austell, Cornwall, to study plant populations in a variety of environments

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Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, the architect of the Eden Project in Cornwall, has died at the age of 85.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

In Cornwall, his design of the Eden Project was constructed in a former clay pit near St Austell and opened in 2001.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

Dan James from the Eden Project said it was a fantastic opportunity for "the next generation to see the impact that wildflowers can have, even in small spaces".

From BBC • May 1, 2023

The Eden Project North in Morecambe and train services in Cornwall are among the projects set to get funding.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2023

An Eden Project spokesperson said: "Discussions are continuing regarding her trademark application and we hope we can conclude those soon to everyone's satisfaction."

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2022

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