Marine Center
Architectural and design projects centered on marine research facilities, coastal centers, and ocean-focused institutions.
Marine centers represent specialized facilities designed to support ocean research, education, and conservation. These projects combine functional laboratory and office spaces with public-facing programs that connect communities to marine science and coastal environments.
The community explores diverse approaches to marine architecture, from branded identity systems for national centers to research facilities that integrate with their landscapes. Projects range from institutional buildings like the Oseberg Marine Institute and 2 Degrees research facility to cultural and memorial spaces that engage with maritime heritage and coastal geography.
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View all 6 journalsToro Arquitectos Carves a Gateway to Puerto Rico's Political Memory into a Hillside in San Juan
A precast concrete visitor center channels the ghost of a bamboo grove to honor the legacy of Puerto Rico's first elected governor.
The Nexus Center
The Nexus center for Marine Life approaches the concept of fluidity through variability and connectivity.