99A Journey Beneath the SurfaceSonadia Island is a small (spans approximately 9 sqkms) picturesque island located off the coast of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. Sonadia serves as a critical habitat for several endangered species, including migratory birds and marine turtles making it a significant ecological site in the region. Despite its ecological significance, the island remains largely
144Exploring the Deep: An Oceanarium ComplexThe Oceanarium Complex on Sonadia Island spans 720 acres, showcasing marine biodiversity through multi-zone aquariums, research labs, and eco-friendly amenities. Designed to conserve endangered species, promote education, and support local communities, it fosters sustainable tourism while positioning Bangladesh as a leading eco-tourism destination.
1Aquatic Gallery at Science City, AhmedabadIndia’s largest and first planned inland aquarium, the Aquatic Gallery, is a 5th generation world-class public aquarium. Catering to the vision of edutainment and designed with a vision to bridge the gap between formal science education and the community at large, it is a major attraction in the Science City campus.
0Unveiling BiodiversityThe natural history museum complex focuses on biodiversity hotspots, with a particular emphasis on areas of Bangladesh where a high number of species are found exploring marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. The design prioritizes the protection of the seaside landscape and withstand vulnerability of cyclone and engagement of steel structure.
49People's Choice AwardPeople's Choice AwardTHE TALE OF MARINE LIFE : A SEA AQUARIUM COMPLEXA live marine aquarium is a unique type of aquarium designed to replicate and display marine ecosystems found in the ocean. This live marine aquarium in Bangladesh's Sonadia, The Hidden Chamber of the Ocean, promotes biodiversity, education, research, conservation, and environmental advocacy through 3D displays, auditorium, library, and café.
2Arabian Sea OceanariumExhibition concept offers visitors; captivating underwater journey. Base on; various themes like Jim Corbett forest, Elephanta Cave, the tropical oceanarium, and coral reef – sea rainforest. Housing over 224 different species and creatures from cold, warm, and salt waters, etc. found on three coasts the Malabar, the gulf of Khambhat, and Lakshadweep Island.
6Aquatic AlveolusThe project is based on a strategic way of placing spaces on a site. The center of the community would be the energy sources that would symbolize the heart. Our pods/living quarters would be the lungs. And the community transportation tunnels are the veins.
1The Sea Safary These sea safari activities adapt the safari program and apply it to the marine environment around oil rig platform to protect marine life especially chondrichthyan through conservation and controlled hunting programs as well as generate income through tourism and education activities.
18"Heart of the Ocean"The main idea of the project is to combine the normally understood building structure with the power of the element into a kinetic hybrid. It aims to symbolize synergy between human activity and ocean power. The effect of this combination are two large oceanic waterfalls which appear flooding the existing object.
2Konkan VoyageThe design focuses on conservation,rejuvenation and awareness through architecture.It induces in the user,emotions felt during a dive thus creating an experiential journey through the aquarium.Sentiency is addressed through a coral rejuvenation lagoon creating a new sustainable aquarium typology aligned towards preserving and employing traditional strategies