Aquatic

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The fulcrum, central event space and the elevated landscape platforms

Taizhou fish market, north east aerial view

Project • By SPARK Architects • Trade Shows

Taizhou Fish market

Nestled in the western precincts of Jiaojiang District, Taizhou, Zhejiang, the Taizhou Fish Market enjoys a prime position with the river gracing its northern edge. This project is intricately woven around the theme of "fishing" culture, harmoniously integrating elements of cultural tourism and leisure. Spanning 135,500 square metres, it features 213,000 square metres of built space, including a cold storage warehouse, aquatic and dry goods wholesale markets, an exhibition hall for yellow croaker, waterfront commercial areas, retail outlets, office spaces, and a multi-storey car park. By capitalising on the development potential presented by Taizhou’s Jiaojiang district's "One River, Two Banks" initiative, the projec... More

The design of the Aquatic Gallery is inspired by the intricate and harmonious forms of Nature

Vinay Panjwani, India

This 5th generation facility is part of the sprawling 200 acres Ahmedabad Science city

The primary inspiration is drawn from the nautilus, a marine mollusc belonging to a unique class of cephalopod molluscs

The form not only pays homage to the beauty of the natural world but also serves as a practical blueprint for creating spaces that seamlessly expand and evolve

Exposed RCC exterior surfaces impart a dynamic visual quality, with shadow interplays on the façade & openings resembling fish gills

Project • By INI Design Studio • Cultural Centres

Aquatic Gallery at Science City, Ahmedabad

Project introduction: In this emerging environment of knowledge-driven economic growth, it is imperative to inculcate a scientific temper in the community. The Gujarat Council of Science City, established by the Government of Gujarat, has developed the Aquatic Gallery to realize this vision. This 5th generation facility, part of the sprawling 200 acres Ahmedabad Science city, is India’s largest and first planned public inland aquarium, catering to the vision of edutainment. Attracting more than 1 million people annually, the Gallery is designed to bridge the gap between formal science education and the community at large. Vinay Panjwani, India Concept note: The design of the Aquatic Gallery is inspired by the intricate a... More