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Oceanarium: Projects, Journals & Ideas

29 Projects 12 Journals 5 Publications 2 Competitions

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Oceanarium design encompasses the planning and architecture of large-scale facilities dedicated to displaying marine environments and educating visitors about ocean ecosystems. These projects combine structural innovation with ecological considerations to create immersive spaces that connect people to aquatic life.

The community explores diverse approaches including sustainable marine architecture, adaptive reuse of existing structures, biomimetic forms inspired by sea creatures, and innovative spatial solutions for exhibiting coral and marine species in urban and arid contexts.

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Anirudha Adivarekar2 works

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Christian Cleve-Ball2 works

Humanur Timurbanga2 works

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Exploring the Deep: An Oceanarium Complex

The 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.

Fawzia

A Journey Beneath the Surface

Sonadia 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

Daria

‘CORAL’ization

Project explores the possible relationship between architecture and coral reefs. The concept is to transform a massive metal structure into a natural formation resembling a rock or cave right in the middle of the sea.

Faisal

THE TALE OF MARINE LIFE : A SEA AQUARIUM COMPLEX

A 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.

Rachel

wireless CORALPODS

Introducing wireless CORALPODS with no cables attached to the sea floor, mainland or anywhere else. Coralpods believe in a circular exchange with the existing marine ecosystem while providing an inclusive habitat. Both terrestrial (humans) and marine species can inhabit it.

Jákob and 3 others

ArchiPelago - The sea satellite

ArchiPelago is a revitalized oil station recontextualizing the idea how abandoned industrial constructions in the middle of the sea can be reused. It offers new dimensions that emerge from the metaphors of water and introduces contemporary/sustainable design ideas to combine multi-purpose functions in offshore conditions .

Krzysztof

"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.

NATTANAN and 2 others

YEMOJA

The Spirit of Ocean, a marine research center and tourist attraction located in the middle of the ocean 400 meters east of Fernando de Noronha island, Brazil. the iconic of architecture can be seen from the island ''The Water Vase'' that embraces nature within.

Shi

Proximity Island: A Nomadic Future

The proximity island will be the habitation of marine life in the long run. In the short run, it grants people a chance to reevaluate their relationship with ocean life and environment. It is not only an anchor point stand in ocean but also a turning point of an coexisting condition that is upcoming.

Agur-Andri

Between Sky and Water

The structure of the oil rig as an industrial element is reimagined in the most aesthetical way being converted into a unique getaway oasis, museum and science centre between sky and water, where people can brake away from their everyday routine. The building is in the middle of nowhere yet surrounded with a sea full of life giving endless possibilites.

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UNI Editorial

publishedBlog3 months ago

INI Design Studio Coils a Nautilus-Shaped Aquarium into Ahmedabad's Arid Science City

India's first planned inland public aquarium spirals outward from a 27.5-meter atrium to house 12,000 fish across five geographic zones.

Aquarium

Waterscape

UNI Editorial

publishedResults3 weeks ago

Heart of the Ocean: Turning an Obsolete Oil Rig into a Waterfall-Powered Museum of the Sea

Krzysztof Galant's shortlisted Proximity Island entry keeps offshore infrastructure in place and lets tidal energy pour seawater down through its halls.

Ocean Architecture

Ocean Plastic

UNI Editorial

publishedStory3 months ago

i Ocean Museum by B+P Architects: Adaptive Reuse and Sustainable Marine Architecture in Taiwan

Adaptive reuse transforms a former marine research center into a sustainable ocean museum connecting architecture, landscape, aquariums, mountains, and sea.

Ocean Architecture

Ocean Plastic

Afra Anjum

publishedDesign Process7 months ago

Exploring the DEEP: An Oceanarium Complex

The Oceanarium Complex at Sonadia Island, Cox’s Bazar, represents a pioneering approach to sustainable tourism in Bangladesh. Designed as part of a 980-acre eco-tourism vision, the 720-acre oceanarium

Oceanarium

Ocean Creatures