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Architects: 3XN

Design Team: Kim Herforth Nielsen, Jan Ammundsen, Bo Boje Larsen, Stig Vesterager Gothelf, Eva

Hviid-Nielsen, Majbritt Lerche Madsen, Rasmus Hjortsh.j, Peter Feltendal, Bodil Nordstr.m, Christina

Melholdt Broegaard, Nis Timmer, Christian Bundegaard, Ida S. Greisen, Martin Rejnholt Frederiksen,

Torsten Wang, Simon Hartmann-Petersen, Mans Nijkamp, Ulrich Pohl, Kasper Guldager J.rgensen,

Martin Jonsbak, Lasse Lind, Jesper Th.ger Christensen, Mogens Bruun Jepsen, Carsten Olsen, Pernille

Uglvig Jessen, and Stine De Bang

Client: Byginingsfonden DBP. The Blue Planet Building Foundation (Realdania, Knud H.jgaards Fond,

Tarnby Kommune)

Contractor: MT Hojgaard

Photographer: Adam M.rk

 

The "blue planet aquarium" is derived from the nautical swirl, a pattern repeated not only in the fluid

behavior of water but throughout marine wildlife design as well, the radial shape also dictates the

organization of spaces and circulation. the tentacle-like structure seems to hover over a reflecting pool,

and once inside the visitor is immersed within several underwater ocean-scapes; similar to the function of

a whirlpool, the project pulls the guest into the deep blue to observe the sea life.

A glass roof in the entrance foyer supports a shallow pool of water that filters natural sunlight and projects

kinetic aqueous lines and sunspots into the space below. immediatelyone finds themselves in the central

round room, the connection hub to the various winding thematic wings where guests can choose to

explore the river, lake, or ocean.

 

Located next to, and overlooking the .resund strait fosters a land-sea relationship where guests always

have a visual connection to the real deal. the vortex-like footprint also mirrors the dynamic nature of

water. the lines dictated by the metallic structure are continued onto the site through landscaping and

make it possible to add on more exhibit areas by simple extending the wings of the building.