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Unveiling Ocean Planet Aquarium: A Landmark of Educational Marvel

Trung — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:20:34 +0000

Unveiling Ocean Planet Aquarium: A Landmark of Educational Marvel

In collaboration with a prominent client, ICM embarked on a visionary project to design the Ocean Planet Aquarium, a 15,000m2 architectural masterpiece set to grace the coastal landscape of Greece.

Drawing inspiration from organic forms and modern design principles, the Ocean Planet Aquarium was envisioned as more than just a traditional aquarium but as an iconic structure that would captivate the imagination of visitors while serving as a significant hub for education and entertainment.

Journey Through the Depths

At the heart of Ocean Planet Aquarium lies a monumental tank, surrounded by four stories of captivating exhibits and viewing panels. Upon entry, visitors are immediately greeted by a breathtaking view of the main tank, which serves as the focal point of the entire experience.

Whether ascending via escalators or ascending a curving ramp, guests are seamlessly guided towards the upper levels, where smaller exhibits provide glimpses into the diverse and fascinating world of marine life. The carefully curated pathway ensures that visitors are fully immersed in the experience, with every turn revealing new wonders and discoveries.

Educational Engagement: Fostering Understanding and Awareness

Ocean Planet Aquarium was designed with a dual purpose – to entertain and educate. As visitors descend to the ground level, they are enveloped by the grandeur of the main viewing panel, offering a panoramic view of the vast ocean tank.

The unique tunnel provides a sensory journey through the depths, allowing guests to gain a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems and the importance of conservation efforts. Interactive displays and informative signage further enhance the educational experience, fostering awareness of global marine conservation issues and inspiring visitors to take action in protecting our oceans.

Inspiring Destination Development and Urban Renewal

While the Ocean Planet Aquarium project remained unrealized in the physical realm, its legacy lives on as a testament to visionary design and innovation. Beyond its architectural marvel, the concept of Ocean Planet Aquarium serves as a catalyst for urban renewal and destination development.

By combining elements of education, entertainment, and environmental stewardship, Ocean Planet Aquarium offers a blueprint for future projects seeking to create impactful and sustainable attractions that leave a lasting impression on visitors while contributing to the preservation of our planet’s precious marine ecosystems.

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Anhui North City Whale Shark Aquarium: Tradition, Innovation, and Conservation

Trung — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:13:35 +0000

Anhui North City Whale Shark Aquarium: Tradition, Innovation, and Conservation

A Lotus-Inspired Elegance in Architecture

Anhui North City Whale Shark Aquarium is known as a 3,500 square meters marvel designed and engineered by ICM. This architectural masterpiece draws inspiration from the lotus flower, translating its organic beauty into a curved white roof that encapsulates the entire aquarium. This symbolic design emphasizes the need to safeguard the fragile ecosystems within, adding both elegance and purpose to the structure.

Cultural Harmony in Vibrant Hues

Anhui’s aquarium pays homage to tradition through its vibrant color palette, echoing the region’s cultural heritage and the national flag. Contrasting red skylights and fascia create a visually stunning spectacle against the city backdrop. This infusion of color not only serves an aesthetic purpose but also fosters a sense of pride and cultural identity among the local population, turning the aquarium into a symbol of Anhui’s rich heritage.

Immersive Conservation: Beyond Acrylic Walls

ICM’s approach to the Anhui North City Whale Shark Aquarium goes beyond traditional exhibits. It transforms the space into a dynamic environment for marine conservation and education.

The facility includes monumental ocean tanks, physical and digital interactive displays, and dedicated performance spaces. Visitors can interact with exhibits, gaining a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems. The performance spaces host educational programs, live demonstrations, and events that raise awareness about marine conservation, making the aquarium a hub for environmental education.

In conclusion, the Anhui North City Whale Shark Aquarium is a masterpiece blending design, engineering, and conservation. ICM’s vision has not only created a stunning landmark but has also set a benchmark for sustainable and immersive public aquariums globally. As visitors walk through the lotus-inspired structure, surrounded by the vibrant hues of Anhui, they partake in a journey intertwining tradition, innovation, and the urgent call for environmental stewardship.

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Aquario Ceará: Unveiled a Revolutionary Concept in Aquarium Design

ncd-icm — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:08:12 +0000

Aquario Ceará: Unveiling a Revolutionary Concept in Aquarium Design

A potential Architectural Marvel

This aquarium proposal was a monumental project that was going to redefine the design of public spaces of this type at the time. “Aquario Ceará” to be built in Fortaleza, was set to be the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and the world’s third-largest aquarium, emerging as an architectural marvel. The grandeur design with over 21,500m2 of floor area, provides space for 38 aquarium display tanks totaling 15 million liters of water and housing over 5,000 animals representing 500 different species.

This ambitious endeavor transcended traditional exhibits, promising an immersive experience blending education and entertainment.

The visionary concept is evident in its distinctive crustacean-inspired structure. Crafted to resemble an exoskeleton, the facade captures the imagination, signaling a departure from conventional designs.

“Aquario Ceará” was about to play when completed a pivotal role in Fortaleza’s strategic plan for international tourism. Traditionally catering to national tourists, Fortaleza was aiming to evolve into a global tourist hub, with the aquarium as a linchpin in this transformative journey, that is why the authorities engaged with a public aquarium architecture specialist as ICM Corp.

Anticipation and Beyond

The design for “Aquario Ceará” developed by International Concept Management (ICM), was greatly welcomed by authorities and our role was the cornerstone to the project’s success, ensuring every aspect aligned with the unique design and vision we offered to this design. Unfortunately, the project was stopped at the beginning of the construction phases and Brazil won’t be able to see any more this magical place which was one of its kind.

Back at this time, ICM was already starting the process of building all our BIM model projects in 3D to be able to properly design from all perspectives the aquatic wonders imagined by the design team. Such complicated and intricate packages as interior design, dry theming decorations, Aquatic Filtration Systems, or FRP items together with all the wet theming decorations were already being tested to develop further for our clients. Back then software was still quite basic but currently, we are still pioneering in the industry providing all our projects fully BIM 3D thanks to all these past tests and designed large-scale projects.

There will be more opportunities in the future, even if this chance was missed, there were a lot of learnings behind and some of these creative ideas and challenging problems resolved will help our team to confront with better tools the next client’s challenges and opportunities as we are always executing designs once deemed impossible.

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