AQUARIUM

It is a single-volume building with a very restrained architectural expression, enhanced by exposed concrete walls. The design is based on a careful study of natural light penetration, particularly through the roof, in order to reduce the use of artificial lighting and to favor daylight for illuminating the central tank and the visitors’ promenade.

The visit of the building is conceived as a sensory experience. Its soft, sinuous forms immerse visitors in the different marine ecosystems we have imagined, while providing animals with large, adapted spaces that meet their natural conditions, allowing them to live and behave as they would in the wild.

The project is positioned on one side of the plot to create a courtyard that serves as a transitional space between the porch and the garden. This courtyard functions not only as an area for outdoor activities like BBQs but also as a bridge connecting the living space to nature, fostering relaxation and harmony. The ground floor features interconnected communal spaces, all oriented towards the garden. Sliding glass doors are extensively used, and when fully opened, they erase the boundary between indoors and outdoors, offering seamless spatial continuity while maintaining the necessary privacy for the owner.

To offer an interpretation of our current era within the ongoing evolution of architecture, we have endeavored to blur the line between historical influences and embracing the post-modern period. Despite its captivating and imposing appearance, the arch type has given rise to a distinctive space that perfectly complements the prevailing atmosphere of this region, unrivaled in its spatial delight.