Sunday, October 27, 2019 Lisbon
From the website of the Oceanario:
From the website of the Oceanario:
The main aquarium, which holds approximately 5 million litres of water, represents the global Ocean, housing over one hundred species from four oceans. Four marine habitats are represented around it, creating the illusion of a single aquarium, a sole ocean.
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| The Sea Building section of Lisbon's Oceanaria |
The Oceanario is one of the park’s showpieces and Portugal's number one visitor attraction. Designed by the American architect Peter Chermayeff, its aquariums represent the eco-systems of Antarctica, the Indian Ocean, Atlantic and Pacific.
From the website of the Oceanario:
“(...) The project, both in terms of architectural and engineering aspects, as well as regarding all issues related to the animals to be displayed, was based on a wealth of scientific knowledge and humanistic values that stress the benefits of a harmonious relationship between Mankind and Nature, and structured around two fundamental concepts: “A sole ocean” and “Life beyond the frontiers of imagination”.
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| The structure surrounding the aquarium tanks resembles the masts of sailing ships |
“With a view to addressing pollution issues, which represent a serious threat to oceans, and the overexploitation of terrestrial and marine resources, Expo ‘98 organisers planned to build an aquarium that would keep the Expo ’98 message alive and increase Portugal’s cultural and educational offer.
“The Oceanário celebrates life on Earth by showcasing the huge diversity of species living in our oceans, reminding us of their essential role in keeping our planet healthy and stressing their influence on Earth’s evolution.”
Francisca Menezes Ferreira in the “Oceans Pavilion – 1998 Lisbon World Exhibition”
“The Oceanário celebrates life on Earth by showcasing the huge diversity of species living in our oceans, reminding us of their essential role in keeping our planet healthy and stressing their influence on Earth’s evolution.”
Francisca Menezes Ferreira in the “Oceans Pavilion – 1998 Lisbon World Exhibition”
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| Some of the Park's most fanciful street mosaics are those surrounding the oceanarium |
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| Beautiful blue and white tiles bring a modern interpretation of Lisbon's historic use of tiled facades |
From the website of the Oceanaria:
“The building was one of the main attractions of the Expo ’98, operating as the Oceans Pavilion. The Oceans Building is connected to the Administrative Building by a bridge symbolising the ramp one would cross to embark on an unforgettable voyage to discover the fascinating marine world.
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| Strikingly attractive graphic logo for the Oceanario |
More from the Oceanario web site:
An anchored ship, ready to sail: surrounded by water and boasting unique architectural features, the Oceans Building conjures up two enchanting images: an island firmly standing in the middle of the ocean and an anchored ship, ready to set sail on a voyage of discovery.
The main aquarium, which holds approximately 5 million litres of water, represents the global Ocean, housing over one hundred species from four oceans. Four marine habitats are represented around it, creating the illusion of a single aquarium, a sole ocean.
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| The fish scale pattern of the external ceramic tile facade |
Opened in 2011, the Sea Building has allowed the Oceanário de Lisboa to extend its offerings and provide new services, in a bid to encourage people to learn more about the oceans. The building’s façade is covered in ceramic tiles in three shades of white, which imitate fish scales, for an innovative, organic appearance.
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