OCEANARIUM AT WORLI

A Thesis Presented by

Niki Patel

Submitted to
The Department of Architecture
Shri Gijubhai Chhaganbhai Patel Institute of Architecture, Interior Design
& Fine Arts of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat

Bachelors of Architecture
June – 2021 / Year – V / Semester - X
 Acknowledgment

I would like to express my heartiest gratitude towards my professors, without whom this thesis would not have been possible. I owe
them for their thorough guidance and mentorship in this project. I would like to sincerely thank all my mentors namely, Ar. Darshin
Patel and Ar. Rajesh Mehta. All of them have given this project a sense of direction and scope at each and every stage of its process
towards completion.
They have given their valuable inputs and wisdom of experiences because of which this thesis has turned out to be fruitful
opportunity to learn and explore.
 CONTENTS :
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Topic introduction………………………………………………….01
1.2 What is Aquarium ? ……………………………………………….01
1.3 What is Oceanarium ? ……………………………………….….01
1.4 Difference between Aquarium and Oceanarium …..01
1.5 Aim………………………………………………………………………..02
1.6 Objective ………………………………………………………………02
1.7 Need……………………………………………………………………..02
2. SITE
2.1 Site location…………………………………………………………..03
2.2 Site introduction …………………………………………………...04
2.3 Site analysis…………………………………………………………...05
2.4 Site plan ……………………………………………………………..….06
6. PROGRAMME…………………………………………………...22
7. CONCEPT…………………………………………………………...23
8. DRAWINGS
8.1 Ground floor plan………………………………………..25
8.2 First floor plan…………………………………………….26
8.3 Service floor plan ……………………………………….27
8.4 Sections ……………………………………………………..28
8.5 Views………………………………………………………….29
9. BIBLIOGRAPHY......................................................30

3. RESEARCH WORK
3.1 Information of fishes……………………………………..………07
3.2 Services………………………………………………………………...08
3.3 Transferring fishes………………………………………………...09

4. ZONES
4.1 Entertainment facilities………………………………………...10
4.2 Educational facilities…………………………………………..…11
4.3 Fun and recreational facilities…………………………..…..11
4.4 Research facilities………………………………………………....11

5. CASE STUDY
5.1 Georgia Aquarium, US………………………………………..….12
5.2 Shanghai ocean Aquarium, China………………………..…17
5.3 Comparison of case studies ………………………………..…21

G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Contents

 1. INTRODUCTION :
TOPIC INTRODUCTION :

The state government has decided to develop the Worli dairy plot on sea face as an international tourist complex and aquarium.
An international standard aquarium will be built there.
The proposed tourist complex, with a “world class” aquarium inside, will be spread over a plot at the defunct Worli Dairy, with the
state tourism department.
Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, had asked the tourism department to prepare a plan to build an aquarium in Mumbai.

WHAT IS AQUARIUM ?

An aquarium is that which has at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed.
Aquariums are built to reshape expectation.
Giving visitors a new vantage point to observe freshwater and marine life, these structures range in scale from simple exhibits to
elaborate public aquaria.

WHAT IS OCEANARIUM ?

An Oceanarium can be either a marine mammal park, or a large-scale aquarium, presenting an ocean habitat with marine animals,
especially large ocean dwellers such as sharks.
An Oceanarium is an aquarium, and just a huge one that mimics a piece of the ocean and will tend to include open water aspects and
contain large animals that would never fit into an aquarium.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AQUARIUM AND OCEANARIUM :

It’s pretty much just about size.

An Oceanarium is an aquarium, and just a huge one that mimics a piece of the ocean and will tend to include open water aspects and
contain large animals that would never fit into an aquarium and sometimes even mammals, though aquatic mammals tend to fail in
confinement.
An aquarium is smaller, often fresh water, and represents a single habitat example of the environment due to size restrictions.

1
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Introduction
 1. INTRODUCTION :
AIM :

The aim is to serve the purpose of recreational.

OBJECTIVE :

It will be an activity of recreational for people of all age groups.

The purpose is to change the way tourist and people interact with environment.

NEED :

India has a long coastline of 7,517 kms. It has the longest coastlines compared to most other countries.
The awareness of the vast ocean and its potentials is some thing that most of the people who live in a country with one of the
biggest coastline don’t have proper knowledge.

2
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Introduction
 2. SITE LOCATION :
Worli Dairy is established in 1961
situated at Worli Seaface, Worli,
Mumbai.

Site is located 6 kms away from Dadar

railway station and 14 kms away from
Mumbai airport.

3
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Site location
 3. SITE INTRODUCTION :
The state government has decided to develop the 14-acre Worli dairy plot on sea face as an international tourist complex at an
estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore.
The Worli Dairy, established in 1961 has been running losses and is a sick unit.
First in 2013 and then again in 2016, the MMRDA had come up with a plan to build a convention centre on Worli Dairy land.
Though the other options for such a facility were in Navi Mumbai and Kalyan, Worli dairy land won hands,due to its prime location.
There have been several plans made in the past to put the locked land to better use, but to no avail. Some of these failed plans are
listed below:
2018: Plans to sell the land to Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and talks conducted with chief
minister Devendra Fadnavis, who heads up MMRDA, on this subject.
It is reported that “if it works out, it would be a government-to-government sale”. With a government to government transfer this
prime urban land shall continue to remain locked. Being public land the only way to monetise it is by freeing it for private investment.
2014: There was a plan floated for turning the land into a convention centre in the city. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Development Authority (MMRDA) had come up with a plan to build a "world class convention centre"" in Worli. This plan, however,
never saw the light of the day.
2012: The State planned to set up a
Rs 150 crore oceanarium on the land.
An oceanarium was to be a large
seawater aquarium in which marine
animals would be kept for study and
public entertainment. The fisheries
commissioner stated that the site of
Taraporewala Aquarium was too
small for creating such a sea park and
that Worli dairy fit the bill. This plan,
never took off leaving the valuable
land abandoned.

4
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Site introduction
 4. SITE ANALYSIS :
CLIMATE : The shortest day of the year in worli
The climate is tropical in Worli. area is january.
In winter, there is much less rainfall than in summer.
The average annual temperature is 26.7 °C / 80.0 °F in
Worli.
The annual rainfall is 2497 mm / 98.3 inch.

The longest day of the year in worli

area is May.

The site is connected with 22 m wide road on west side.

The driest month is January.

With an average of 29.5 °C / 85.1 °F, May is the warmest
month.
In January, the average temperature is 23.5 °C / 74.3 °F.
It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.
5
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Site analysis
 5. SITE PLAN:

22 M WIDE ROAD

6
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Site plan
 6. INFORMATION OF FISHES :
CLASSIFICATION OF FISHES : FEEDING INFORMATION :
All the species of the fish found in the world are classified into theFood chart should be maintained, where diet of each fish is noted
following three groups. down.
Agnatha : Jawless fish Every species of fish have different diet and food should be given
Chrondrichthyes : cartilaginous fish accordingly, they should be fed at least once in 3 days.
Osteichthyes : bony fish Food given to small fishes living in large groups should be
About 50 species of Agnatha fish, 600 species of Chrondrichthyes measured in grams and account of ammount of food given should
fish and 30,000 species of Osteichthyes fish are found in the world. be kept.
Most of the fishes in bony group belong to the ray finned group. food should be of wholesome and of standard quality it should
According to the biologist there are about 70 fishes orders are have the nutrionational value to keep the fish healthy.
found in the world. Food should be prepared with care that no bacterial contamination
takes place food kept in freezer should be kept at certain
FRESH WATER AQUARIUM AND SALTWATER AQUARIUM : temprature.
While we are breaking down types of aquariums you can choose
into two large categories - freshwater or saltwater - there are HEALTH CHECKUPS :
actually several subcategories within each of these larger options. Programs to measure illness prevention and control must be set up
These subcategories have a huge impact on aspects of your tank regularly.
such as cost and maintenance. fishes should be observed, the way they swim or the change of skin
For fresh water, some of the subcategories include : color or diet may suggest illness.
Planted tanks Newly arrived dolphins should be kept apart from other until good
biotope tanks health is assured.
brackish tanks A health record for fishes should be kept with all the required data.
For saltwater, the three main subcategories are :
Fish only tanks TEMPERATURE :
Fish only with live rock tanks For economic reasons, it is desirable to maintain an even
temperature throughout the Oceanarium and it is the best for the
COMMON INFORMATION ABOUT FISHES : health of fish.
ph value of water should be checked regularly (ph at 7.2 to 8.5) Most fishes need temperature of 74 to 78 degree fahrenheit
Temperature should not be more than 28 o C. depending on the season.
Pool should be designed in such way that rapid filling and Avoid mercury thermometre cause it might break and poison the
emptying can take place. tank.
Total filtration turnover time should not exceed 4 hours. During winder heaters and during summers coolers shall be used.
7
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Information of fishes
 7. SERVICES :
Maintaining fishes and other aquatic denizens in a public
aquarium is a highly specilized task. The water in the large tank is
under continuous. Taps at the top of the tank supply water. The
water supply speed is maintained as per the judgement of the
aquarium officers. Water goes out from a concealed outlet at the
tank bottom. A siphon system keeps water at aconstant level.
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM :
The circulation in the aquarium is of closed type, i.e. the water
once taken into the system is used over and over again.From the
display tanks it goes to the filters where it passes through layers
of sand, graveland pebbles. Here it is gotten rid of impurities and
other noxious substances.It then flows to basement reservoir,
from where it is pumped up to a basement reservoir.It can now
drop by gravity to the display tanks.
ILLUMINATION :
Illumination of the tanks is affected by concealed bulbs, so that
lighting conditions are to the maximum possible extent close to
that prevailing in the natural habitat of the animals.
The sky lights are tinted blue in order to prevent the excessive
growth of algae in the tanks, Below the sky lights is an
arrangement designes to regulate the volume of light.
RESERVOIRS :
Below the room containing the pumps and the compressors are
the reservoirs for sea water and fresh water.

FILTERED WATER SUPPLY :

The stability of water in the tanks is but illusory for it is in fact,
constantly being changed though invisible.
Once the water gets into the tanks it is allowed to remain there
for any length of time but over flows into the settling tank.The
reintroduction of water into filters is necessary to prevent the
circulation of fish food, decaying matter and other waste matter
before the water return to the underground reservoirs.

AIR SUPPLY :
Elaborate arrangements hav been made to ensure a constunt
stream of air into all the tanks.
The silvery jet of bubbles, spiraling to the surface of water from
the bed of the tank is compressed air released in each tank.
Proper aeration is necessary for the well being of the exhibits.
8
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Services
 8. TRANSFERRING FISHES :
Fishes are transfer to The tank is moved to the exhibition tanks after that.
the site by a vehicle And the big fishes are taken
which contains a tank to the service floor and they
in which fishes are are transferred to the extra
kept. pool that is given near the
Then fish is main exhibition area.
transferred to the There is a door provided
movable tank. between exhibition tank and
extra pool.
The fish is released in the
main exhibition tank .

9
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Transfering fishes
 9. ZONES :
Oceanarium basically covers the following three zones of III. Aquarium Displays :
facilities : The aquarium displays are spread throughout the building in all
• ENTERNTAINMENT FACILITIES floors.
• EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES The circulation area for the visitors is such provided that it does not
• FUN AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES follow a samee route or straight lines, but the interest to move
• RESEARCH FACILITIES around is enhanced with curved pathways and varying widths of the
corridor.
ENTERNTAINMENT FACILITIES : The aquarium displays have the following galleries:
For the purpose the oceanarium has an “ underwater aquarium “ A. Fresh Water Section :
which is the primary factors of this project. It consists of fishes that thrive wholly in fresh water and which can
grow up to eight feet in length.
I. An underwater aquarium :
It does not only have the biggest fish also the most expensive fish in
This is not an ordinary aquarium but it provides its visitors with a
the world.
unique and fascinating environment.
B. Touch pool
It comprises of large coral reef tanks and several other glass
Where one can touch and stroke the banded-bamboo shark and feel
cases and aquariums to enjoy the sea life, displaying all varieties
their rough-textured skin as they glide past one’s skin, One can feed
and species of idishes, reptiles, amphibians, sea plants etc.
blue spottedstingrays, nodular sea stars, banded-bamboo sharks
It also includes a several feet long acrylic tunnel through which
and porcupine puffers, all harmless creatures.
one can move around and see the marine world very closely.
All the harmless creatures are kept in a normal pool, with desirable
II. Acrylic tunnel : temperature.
The acrylic tunnel will be nearly 350 feet long winding path.
It will be made of a semi circular acrylic through the visitors can
see the water world and fishes at just a few centimeters
distance.
The acrylic tunnel will be nearly 4 m
high and 2 m wide. At one side of the
tunnel be a conveyor belt or a
moving travellator at particular C. Seashell Display :
distances. So the visitors can just Showcases more than 100 species of seashell from all over the
stand on the belt and go around the world, in all sizes, shapes and shades, this gallery also consists of
tunnel at a desirable slow speed. large shell models to ass an interest and variety.
10
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Zones
 9. ZONES :
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES : II. Dolphinarium :
To have dolphin shows, a place where one can meet and greet the
The oceanarium also provides the visitors with the educational lovely dolphins and even feed them.
facilities so that they not only get enternment but also get useful This dolphin pool has a seating area and different dolphin shows
and interesting knowledge about the underwater world and learn are carried out at different times.
the exciting hidden stories behind them. The hall basically consist of a large main pool where the dolphins
The following educational facilities will be provided: perform.
I. The Fishery Objects : Other than that another smaller pool is provided where the
The gallery has a lot of information and guidelines for the dolphins actually live but is not visible to the visitors.
fishermen, and people who have to go fishing. This smaller pool is linked with the larger main pool with a tunnel
It informs the visitors and interested people completely in order in between them under the water.
to give then a clear slight of how the fishing should be carried out
and what objects, materials, clothing, and even what kind of food
is given to the particular specie of fishes to net them.
II. The Fishery Objects :
The gallery has a lot of information and guidelines for the
fishermen, and people who have to go fishing.
It informs the visitors and interested people completely in order
to give then a clear slight of how the fishing should be carried out
and what objects, materials, clothing, and even what kind of food
is given to the particular specie of fishes to net them.

FUN AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES :

These facilities include :
I. Turtle Pond :
One can see turtles up close at the turtle pond, although turtles
are very docile and somewhat shy but they do come up to the
water for air and food. One can feed and even take photographs.
A real environment is provided to the turtle with the help of
artificial rocks, pebbles, seaweeds, plants and corals etc. even
sand is provided to make the turtles feel at home.
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Zones
RESEARCH FACILITIES :
The project “oceanarium” also covers the research side in a small
extent.
It doesn’t have a very big research center of its own but has
proper service and administrative sections to completely
understand and conserve the marine life.
11
 10. CASE STUDY :
GEORGIA AQUARIUM U.S. :

Date opened : November 23,2005

Location : Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
The site plan consist of a single building in a 20 acres of land
surrounded by a mix landscape over its one side and having a
multilevel parking provided at the back of the building.

The six different galleries :

1. Georgia explore
2. Tropical driver
3. Ocean voyager
4. Cold-water
5. river scout
6. Dolphin tales
This exhibit is designed to
feature the life of the
The Georgia Aquarium (Atlanta, Georgia) houses 1,20,000 Mesoamerican barrief reef
animals, representing 500 species, in 8.5 million US gallons system, and showcase the
(32,000 m3) of marine and fresh water ; it was the world’s aquarium’s whale sharks, as
largest aquarium when it opened in 2005. well as a 100 foot (30 m)
Its features a number of touch pool tanks with ray and shark as underwater tunnel and the
well as exhibits featuring sea turtles and the wildlife of grey’s world’s second largest viewing
reef a national marine sanctuary off the Georgia coast. window.
12
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Case study
 10. CASE STUDY :
OCEAN VOYAGE :
it enchants the guests with a voyage to the ocean floor.
They will be captivated as tens of thousands of fish swim
overhead and will marvel s they dine alongside the largest
aquarrium viewing window in North America.
Area - 2000 sq.m
Tunnel wide - 4 m
Height - 6.5 m
Theatre - 200 sq.m
Capacity of voyager –
80 person

TROPICAL DIVER :
It engage guests in the relaxing and intimate menu as they are
mesmerized by one of the largest living reef exhibits in the
world.
Area - 1110 sq.m
With of corridor - 6 m
Number of tank - 11
Capacity - 35 person

OCEAN BALLROOM :
The sophisticated ballroom provides a distinctive space for an intimate
reception for 50 people in one of their sections or a reception for more
than 500 people in the Oceans Ballroom.
Area specification :
area for function – 1523 sqm
Height - 6 m
13
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Case study
 10. CASE STUDY :
COLD WATER QUEST :

it transports guest to the Arctic as they experience a reception

or seated dinner among the chilly unknown.
Area - 800 sq. m
Height - 4.5 m
Capacity of voyage –
45 person

DOLPHIN TALES :

This gallery includes a soaring, naturally - lit entrance lobby

featuring an underwater viewing window of playful dolphins.
Area - 2150 sq. m
Corridor wide - 4.5 m
Theatre - 1050 sq. m
Capacity - 100 sq. m
Water body - 300 sq. m

CAFÉ AQUARIA : MAIN ATRIUM : RIVER SCOUT GALLERY: GIFT SHOP:

14
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Case study
 10. CASE STUDY :
SERVICES :
The water pipes of 24” at 3 m c - c on periphery and 62” at the
bottom are installed.
The lighting is been done at the bottom and at the top by using
lamps.

NUMBER OF STAFF :
More than 500 full time and part time employees and 2000
volunteer staff members keep the Aquarium operating on a
seven day a week schedule that also includes unique guest over
night stay events and a kid’s conservation education program.
Operations, security, education, maintenance, veterinary and
training staff, administration personal, environmental
operations, volunteer management, parking, commissary, tour
guides, restaurants, retail and other on staff need voice
Tcommunications to reliably reach every corner of this multi-
story facility on a 24 hour basis.

ADVANCE TECHNOLOGIES :
The construction of the Aquarium presented many challenges
to radio signal coverage.
Basically, the Aquarium is a hollow structure, constructed of
steel reinforced concrete walls upto four feet thick, surrounding
an expansive main atrium with a 50 foot high ceiling.
The animal habitats, clustered around the main atrium, require
more than eight million.
FEATURE :
Its features an overhead river where visitors can see North
American fishes from the bottom up in addition to local
specimens this exhibits displays pirahna, electric fish and other
unusual freshwater life.
15
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Case study
 10. CASE STUDY :
FACTS ABOUT THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM :
• The aquarium’s filtration system contains more than 70
miles of pipe, enough to more than encircle the city of
atlanta on the loop.
• The heating and air conditioning system has 4300 tons of
cooling capacity, enough to cool over 1400 average sized
homes.
• Plumbing system include 290 plumbing fixtures, 200 floor
frains and 53 roof drains.
• The Georgia Aquarium’s habitats hold the equivalent water
volume to more than 100 million cans of coke.
• The drains are connected by 1.5 miles of underground pipe
and 5.5 miles of aboveground pipe.
• Approximately 230 newly constructed average - sized
American homes can fit inside the Georgia Aquarium.
• In the Aquarium’s life support systems, there are 506
pumps using over 5500 horsepower to move more than
300,000 gallons of water every minute.
• The water is moved through187 sand filters, 91 protein
skimmers and 76 towers.
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Case study
OVERALL ANALYSIS :
PLANNING :
The high emphasised entrance make the first fell very interesting.
The proper area distribution to different arenas make the conditions
lees choric for the users.
The panoramic view all the zones from a single point keep the
interest going unbeaten.
No use of direct sunlight at any of the part for visitors.
CIRCULATION :
The presence of all the galleries and other stuff on the same level
make the circulation a bit non confusing as a cyclonical point of view.
SERVICES :
Use of closed filtration system helps the reduction in cost of the
water treatment.
Illumination done using different lights with the tank base helps to
observe the marine life more prominently.
AESTHETICS :
The structure is the combination of different forms that give
complete justice to the functional aspects.
The use of light at the external facade makes it more interesting to
watch at night.
16
 10. CASE STUDY :
SHANGHAI OCEAN AQUARIUM, CHINA :
Location : Pudong Special Development Zone, Shanghai, China
Architects : CAM CROSSLEY
Site Area : 8,400 m2
Construction Commenced : April 1999
Completed : 2002
This prestigious project was completed in 2002, and is located
immediately adjacent Shanghai’s most significant tourist
attraction the Oriental Pearl Tower in Pudog, Shanghai.
The theme ‘Across Continents through worlds of Water’ captures
the esence of the broad scope of exhibits on display in the
facility.
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Case study
ABOUT THE PROJECT :
Beginning with the China Zone, visitors pass through representative
countries of south America, Australia, Africa and the temperate
zones that show coldwater fish and later, penguins.
The sea provides the theme for the second phase of the visitor’s
experience where they view some of the more unusual life from
colour changing giant cuttlefish and baby sharks to the giant
Japanese spider crabs and the miniature seahorses of the seaweed
forest.
The climax of the visitors experience is the showcase oceanarium
consisting of 120 meters of travelator passing through five
contrasting marine environments.
This awesome experience is one of the longest aquarium tunnel
exhibits in the world.
17
10. CASE STUDY :
UNDERWATER TUNNEL (BASEMENT FLOOR) :

The underwater tunnel located in basement is one of the longest

underwater tunnels in the world.
Its total length is up to 155 meters.
The whole tunnel is made up of Acrylic glass of 75 cm, with the
thickest aquarium up to 220 cm.
According to different groups of fish, the tunnel is divided into 5
sections.
An automated walkway is
installed on the ground of the
tunnel.
Walking on it, visitors can feel
the fishes swimming above
their heads.

BASEMENT PLAN
RECOMMENDED ITINERARY (GROUND FLOOR):

After buying tickets on the first floor, visitors start the tour of the
main building by going third floor, ultimately making their way down
to the basement.
The third floor has seven exhibition areas, i.e. the VIP hall science
education room and a waterfall.
The China, South
America, Australia zones
and special Exhibition
zones are also located on
this floor.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
18
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Case study
 10. CASE STUDY :
SOUTH ASIAN REGION (FIRST FLOOR):
The Southeast Asian tropical rainforest is one of the world’s oldest
tropical rain forests, high forest coverage, the magnificent natural
landscape and rich biodiversity, rich food and an ideal habitat for
biological living here ground.
Polar region to listen to the roaring of the wind, penguin friends are
kept there.
The second Floor has the Africa, Southeast Asia, Cold Water and
Polar Zones.The sea and shore exhibit is also located here.
The basement is the main part of the aquarium where Deep Ocean
Zone is located.The submarine viewing tunnel enables visitors to
have a wonderful tour here.After touring the basement, visitors
may return to the first floor for meals and to urchase souvenirs and
gifts.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SOUTH AMERICA REGIONS (SECOND FLOOR) :
South America has the largest type and quantity of freshwater
fish.
Arapaima as one of the largest freshwater scaly bony fish also
thrived here.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

19
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Case study
10. CASE STUDY :
SERVICES :
Services provided included architectural design and Water is been distributed the overhead hanging pvc pipes
documentation, co-ordination of aquarium specialist works needing at least a free space of 1 m above clear height.
requirements, interior design of exhibit spaces, exhibit design, It has closed filtration system.
design of graphics and interpretive panels, preparation of tender Instead of direct sunlight fluorescent tubes and large neon lamps
documentation for aquarium specialist works, interior and special are been used all time in accordance to duranal and noctural
exhibitory. usage.
Plant is been setup at basement adjacent to the main building
Ground level constitute the overall service area of shanghai and duct are exposed to the surrounding as a interior treatment.
ocean aquarium along with the extra supporting area on each The supporting area are kept with special provision for both
floor. heating and cooling.
WATER SUPPLY : The wall from the inner side have high acoustic.
To limit the consumption of water, the 8 million gallons (30283 Treatment so that the sound of water flowing through and
kL) of tanks in the aquarium use a semi - closed system with working staff doesn’t travel outside at the galleries arena.
manufactured sea water which allows as much water as possible CONCLUSION :
to be refused.
Water is replaced from local sources only when required due to The Basic challenge for designing the aquarium was dealing with
evaporation. the extremely technical nature of the designs while meeting the
client requirement for a creative theme.
Aquatic Life Support : The team
6.2 million (23,470 kL) gallons to fill open ocean tank. continually
54 in. (1.4 m)diameteter piping. balanced creativity
218 pumps (4,160 hp [3102 kW] to circulate 2,61,000 gpm with practicality.
(16,469 L/s)]. The result is a
4,035 valves. world - class
25 miles of wiring. aquarium with a
31 pump water motion system circulating 29,500 gpm (1861 L/s). safe and
24 in. thick acrylic viewing wall weighting 2,38,000 lbs (1,07,955 comfortable
kg). environment for
34 saltwater and 11 fresh water tanks holding 8 million gallons animals and
(30,283 kL) for 1,00,000 fish. humans.
20
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Case study
11. COMPARISON OF CASE STUDIES :

GEORGIA AQUARIUM SHANGHAI OCEAN AQUARIUM

21
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Comparison of Case studies
 12. PROGRAM :
SITE AREA : 24,380
No of people : No of four wheeler : No of two wheeler :
Staff - 100 Staff - 40 Staff - 60
Visitors - 1500 – 2000 Visitors - 500 Visitors - 200

Area for four wheeler parking : 6,500 sqm

Area for two wheeler parking : 520 sqm

22
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Program
13. CONCEPT :

23
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Concept
 13. CONCEPT :
We observe so many patterns and shapes in
our surroundings.
We can say that ideas of form are provided by
the hints of the nature.

There are different types of angles.

Acute angles : Less than 90 degree
Right angle : 90o
Obtuse angles : more than 90 degree

More sides can be provide easy circulation.

It can help creating continuous flow of
circulation.
Taking 12 sided
polygon (Dodecagon)
as form can help
creating easy flow of
circulation.

24
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Concept
GROUND FLOOR PLAN :

25
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Ground floor plan
 FIRST FLOOR PLAN :

26
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | First floor plan
 SERVICE FLOOR PLAN :

27
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Service floor plan
SECTIONS :

28
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Sections
VIEWS :

29
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Views
BIBLIOGRAPHY :
http://mahenvis.nic.in/pdf/TourismStatisticsofMaharashtraApl2011_Mar2012.pdf

https://mrfishkeeper.com/aquarium-sizes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_fish
https://oceana.org/marine-life/ocean-fishes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_marine_aquarium_fish_species

http://plymsea.ac.uk/id/eprint/1506/1/The_aquarium_and_sea-water_circulation_system_at_the_Plymouth_Laboratory.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89-jDLk1y_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2iQ0IxOINk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-urH9nKHz8s

30
G.C.P.I.A.I.F | B.Arch– 2021 | Design thesis | Oceanarium | Bibliography