A Celebration of the Oceans
The "Edifício dos oceanos" was designed by a team from Cambridge Seven Associated, lead by the American architect Peter Chermayeff. It was built by Engil, although various other companies, each specialized in a particular field, contributed as well.
During EXPO'98 it was known as the "Ocean's Pavillion" and it was one of Expo's most popular attractions. In October 1998 Oceanário opened to the public, establishing a life long connection between Lisbon and the Ocean while bridging the past, dedicated to its discovery, and the future, filled with research and conservation activities.
The aquarium is forever connected to land by a bridge, symbolizing a pier to an unforgettable voyage into a remarkable underwater world.
A docked ship, ready to cast off
The Oceanário is a beautifully set on the water, a proud and magnificent island in the middle of the ocean, an adventurous vessel ready to cast off and venture through the Global Ocean.
Each of the four sides of the building features artificial landscape, beautifully crafted into geological perfection, simulating the geographical habitats represented in each corner.
These habitats benefit from natural sunlight, but different layers of filtering material were applied to the gigantic glass panels, therefore adjusting the intensity of light to each habitat's needs.
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- Side external blueprint (1)
- Side external blueprint (2)
- Technical level blueprint
- Administration and exhibits buildings blueprint
- Exhibits lower level blueprint
- Exhibits upper level blueprint
- Quarantine level blueprint
- Location aerial view
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