Cities have a historical dependence on development at the shoreline. To accommodate predicted rises in sea level it becomes necessary to develop new tectonic solutions that allow mankind to continue living on waters edge. EDEN rethinks buoyancy by utilizing an artificial "blubber" floor, a biological strategy seen in sea creatures such as manatees. Blubber is buoyant, insulating, and its gelatinous form ripples with the forces of the water. EDEN also introduces agriculture to the sea by proposing a program of harvesting, crushing and fermenting grapes within the blubber flooring. The translucent stretched canopy maximizes yield from a vineyard while also providing shade. Its wooden framing is joined and stretched using tensioned steel cables. This harmony immerses its occupant in a hyper-sensorial and "intoxicating" experience.