Creating the Eden Project in a china clay pit; UK

Creating the Eden Project in a china clay pit; UK

Pete Whitbread-Abrutat was a key member of the original team that created the (then £86 million) Eden Project in Cornwall, UK – the renowned world class visitor destination, educational charity, and vehicle for regional socio-economic regeneration. Eden was...
Eden Project – Rio Tinto Partnership

Eden Project – Rio Tinto Partnership

Whilst working at the Eden Project and in association with others, Pete Whitbread-Abrutat developed and managed the Eden Project – Rio Tinto partnership – a high profile, strategic relationship between Eden and the mining multi-national. This process...
Metal supply chains in construction

Metal supply chains in construction

According to the architectural design of the Eden Project’s flagship education centre, The Core, the building required a metal roof. The building explored new territory in sustainable design, construction and use, and the roofing material was no exception. While...