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The $30 million project will take guests through a landscaped sequence from their moment of arrival. Bustleton Jetty Chairman Barry House says: “This is as authentic as it gets, because people are in the tank and the fish are looking in. By adding underwater dining, underwater sculptures, marine art and other features, this project will enhance Bustleton Jetty’s 155-year-old experience.”
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The marine research center will promote clean oceans and feature public interaction with a research and laboratory to educate people about climate change. Chairman House goes on to say that, This is an exciting stage of the project, to get feedback on the design that will be a catalyst for drawing people to Western Australia from all over the world, especially those who love the ocean.
Pictured: The amazing partially submerged whale-shaped marine observatory that will offer visitors stunning underwater views 26ft beneath the ocean surface
The observatory will be built at the end of the Busselton Jetty, 1.2 miles from the shore in Western Australia
Inside, there will be an underwater dining experience as well as an art gallery and exhibition spaces Massive viewing windows up to 18ft (5.5m) tall and 39ft (12m) long will give visitors stunning views
Baca wins contest for £17m underwater observatory in Australia
1/9 Winning concept for the Ocean Discovery Centre by Baca Architects
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Baca Architects has won an international competition for a new £17 million (AUS $30 million) Ocean Discovery Centre near Perth, Australia
The London practice – which specialises in floating and flood-resilient building typologies and was one of last year’s AJ100 Disruptors – has been selected to work with marine contractor Subcon on the project. The scheme will become Australia’s largest natural marine observatory and will be built 2km out at sea at the end of Busselton Jetty.