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An Aquatic Museum Inspired by Scallops Is A Blend of Aesthetics, Functionality, and Sustainability

The document describes a design concept for an aquatic museum inspired by scallops. The scallop shell-inspired exterior design aims to provide a memorable experience for visitors while promoting marine conservation. Key elements include sustainable design features, educational and immersive exhibits, and embodying the harmony between humans and the natural world.

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An Aquatic Museum Inspired by Scallops Is A Blend of Aesthetics, Functionality, and Sustainability

The document describes a design concept for an aquatic museum inspired by scallops. The scallop shell-inspired exterior design aims to provide a memorable experience for visitors while promoting marine conservation. Key elements include sustainable design features, educational and immersive exhibits, and embodying the harmony between humans and the natural world.

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Design concept

The "perlenaquarium" museum concept combines aesthetics, education, and appreciation for
scallops' unique beauty and ecological significance, providing a memorable experience for all
visitors The museum's exterior features a sweeping, scallop shell-inspired design, with curved,
flowing lines and a pearly, iridescent finish to mimic the scallop's shell. the entrance resembles a
partially open scallop shell, drawing visitors into the captivating world within. This design
concept offers a memorable and immersive experience, while also promoting the appreciation
and preservation of nature. an aquatic museum inspired by scallops is a blend of aesthetics,
functionality, and sustainability. The museum incorporates sustainable design elements, such as
renewable energy sources, rainwater harvesting systems, and natural lighting and ventilation. The
surrounding landscape is designed to mimic a seabed, complete with native plants and water features.
This design concept embodies the harmony between humans and the marine world, promoting
environmental stewardship and marine conservation.

An aquatic museum inspired by scallop incorporates sustainable design elements, with the
combination of aesthetics, education, and appreciation that embodies the harmony between
humans and the marine world. This scallop shell-inspired design offers a memorable and
immersive experience, drawing visitors into the captivating world within while promoting the
preservation of nature and marine conservation.

Design philosophy

Tadao Ando:

"Design is All": Ando's philosophy revolves around simplicity, harmony, and creating spaces that
connect with nature and the environment. He often uses concrete and light to shape his designs.

Architectural style

Modernism : Emphasizes minimalism, functionality, and the use of new materials and
construction methods. Pioneered by architects like Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Frank
Lloyd Wright.

Contemporary:
Diverse and constantly evolving, contemporary architecture encompasses a wide range of styles
and approaches, often incorporating sustainable and innovative design elements.

Form concept

The museum's exterior resembles a giant scallops, with a curvaceous, organic shape, and a
shimmering, iridescent facade to mimic the beauty of a real scallop’s shell .
Design concept:
An aquatic museum inspired by scallop incorporates sustainable design elements, with
the combination of aesthetics, education, and appreciation that embodies the harmony between
humans and the marine world. This scallop shell-inspired design offers a memorable and
immersive experience, drawing visitors into the captivating world within while promoting the
preservation of nature and marine conservation.

Design philosophy:
“A design isn’t finished until someone is using it.” – Brenda laurel
the true value of a design lies not just in its aesthetic appeal or theoretical functionality, but in its
practical use and the value it provides to the user. Experience is a critical aspect of design. It
refers to how a person feels when using a product or service and encompasses everything from
ease of use to aesthetics

Design consideration:
Safety – ensuring that all exhibits and tanks are secure, providing clear signage and emergency
exits, and complying with all relevant safety regulations.
Functionality – promotes awareness regarding environment especially marine life.
Visitor management– prioritize the visitor’s experience, making it both educational and
enjoyable. This could involve the use of interactive exhibits, immersive displays, and
comfortable visitor facilities.
Theme and content - showcasing local marine life to exploring global oceanic ecosystems. The
theme will guide the design and layout of the museum.
Security – secured with cctv’s to control and monitor the specific people permitted access to the
particular area.

form concept:
Scallop, a fan-like, bivalve shell was its most distinctive feature, serves as the muse for this
innovative architectural concept.

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