Dynamic Earth (Edinburgh)
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- For the museum in Greater Sudbury, Canada see Dynamic Earth.
Dynamic Earth is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, and also functions as a conference venue. It is in the Holyrood area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Arthur's Seat.
The principal focus of Dynamic Earth is to facilitate a better public understanding of the processes that have shaped the Earth (known as earth science). This includes the Big Bang, abiogenesis, plate tectonics and glaciation.[1]
History
The centre opened in 1999 as one of the first major projects supported by the Millennium Commission. The project was part of an urban regeneration plan for former industrial land at the lower end of the Royal Mile.
In the year 2006−07 there were more than 200,000 visitors.[2]
Design
The building's structure consists of a steel mast-supported membrane stretched over a steel skeleton. It was designed by architects Michael Hopkins and Partners.[3] The design incorporates the original wall that former the outer perimeter of the former brewery that was on the site.[4]
The centre's Scientific Director is the British television and radio presenter specialising in scientific and educational programmes Hermione Cockburn
See also
- Glasgow Science Centre - Science Centre in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Aberdeen Science Centre - Science Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland.
- Dundee Science Centre - Science Centre in Dundee, Scotland.
References
- ^ "What is Dynamic Earth". Our Dynamic Earth. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Our Dynamic Earth celebrates as Holyrood doubles its funds". The Scotsman. 11 January 2008. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Dynamic Earth". Hopkins Architects. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ Davies, Gareth (26 May 2015). "Old Town, new life: four transformed buildings in Edinburgh". Time Out. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
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