Eden Project two biomes simulates a rainforest environment and the second, a Mediterranean environment. The attraction also has an outside botanical garden which is home to many plants and wildlife native to Cornwall and the UK in general; it also has many plants that provide an important and interesting backstory, for example, those with a prehistoric heritage. The project was conceived by Tim Smit and designed by architect Nicholas Grimshaw and engineering firm Anthony Hunt and Associates (now part of Sinclair Knight Merz). Davis Langdon carried out the project management, Sir Robert McAlpine and Alfred McAlpine did the construction, MERO designed and
Alan Ford (architect) in a variety of additional project types including office, retail and mixed-use developments; performing arts facilities; single family and multifamily residential; and sports and fitness centers. Alan Ford (architect) Alan B. Ford, FAIA, (born December 20, 1952) is an American architect and author best known for his work on K-12 sustainable schools. A regular contributor to architectural journalism, Ford is author of "Designing the Sustainable School" and co-author of "A Sense of Entry: Designing the Welcoming School". In 2008, Ford was a member of the national American Institute of Architects (AIA) Soloso (now Architect’s Knowledge Resource) Editorial Content Review Board