Aquamarine Fukushima
General View from Janome Beach
In addition to just viewing, hands-on experience of nature is possible
In addition to just viewing, hands-on experience of nature is possible
Aquamarine Fukushima
South Façade. The facility seems to jut out into the sea
Aquamarine Fukushima
Brightly sunlit Galleria
The changing seasons and time of day came be felt inside the aquarium
The changing seasons and time of day came be felt inside the aquarium
Aquamarine Fukushima
Upper level of tanks use natural lighting and ventilation
fauna and Flora are bred in a natural environment
fauna and Flora are bred in a natural environment
Aquamarine Fukushima
Children's Experience Facility
the boundaries between interior and exterior are made porous by "slips" and "Slants" in units
the boundaries between interior and exterior are made porous by "slips" and "Slants" in units
Aquamarine Fukushima
Aquamarine Fukushima is a major domestic Oceanic Science Museum centered on its aquarium functions. The facility is distinguished by its curved glass shelter that lets in abundant light and sea breezes.
The facility exhibits not only water environments, but also waterside land fauna and flora.
The gentle curves and transparency of its silhouette contrast with the industrial port setting but also symbolizes the splendor and natural rhythms of the open ocean.
The facility was damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster, but was reopened within the short span of 4 months due to enormous support and assistance it received.
The facility exhibits not only water environments, but also waterside land fauna and flora.
The gentle curves and transparency of its silhouette contrast with the industrial port setting but also symbolizes the splendor and natural rhythms of the open ocean.
The facility was damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster, but was reopened within the short span of 4 months due to enormous support and assistance it received.
Project Summary
Project Name
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Aquamarine Fukushima |
|---|---|
Client |
Fukushima prefecture |
Location |
Iwaki-shi, Fukushima, Japan |
Major Use |
Aquarium |
Completion |
Jan. 2000 Jan. 2010 (Children's Experience Facility) |
Total Floor Area |
14,975 m² |
Structure |
S, SRC, RC |
Floors |
4F 1BF |
Notes |
Supervision Partner/Fukushima Prefecture Civil Engineering Department Maintenance Division, Kajiwa Corporation (Children's Experience Facility) Landscape/Plantago Thermal Environment Simulation/AGC Amenitech disaster prevention plan/Akeno Facility Resilience Wind Tunnel Test /Wind Engneering Institute Exhibition Design/Kanno Creative |
Photo Credit |
Tetsuya Sugano Photograph Office FOTOTECA |
Awards
2015年 the Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan Award
2004年 AACA Award
2004年 Public Building Award
2003年 Annual Architectural Design Commendation of AIJ
2003年 Fukushima Architectural and Cultural Award
2002年 BCS Award
2001年 Good Lighting Award
2000年 Inter･Intra Space Design Sellection’99
2004年 AACA Award
2004年 Public Building Award
2003年 Annual Architectural Design Commendation of AIJ
2003年 Fukushima Architectural and Cultural Award
2002年 BCS Award
2001年 Good Lighting Award
2000年 Inter･Intra Space Design Sellection’99
