Georgia Aquarium

A vessel of conservation, preservation and education, the Georgia Aquarium is a window to life in the deepest seas. The exterior hull shape undulates against Atlanta’s “shoreline” while the interior immerses the visitor in this world without walls.


    Location:

    Atlanta Georgia USA
    Project Area:

    550,000 sf
    Project Features:

    Largest tank holds 6.2 million gallons
    Total aquarium holds 8 million gallons
    60 total exhibits
    500-plus different species
    Over 100,000 total animals
    16,400 sf / 1,600-seat ballroom
    Water recirculates every 85 minutes
    Aquarium uses less water than a typical office building
    Awards:

    2006 Design Award Gold Institutional, ASID Georgia Chapter