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Pier 3 Pavillion :-
Each floor possesses several exhibits
that communicate a main theme. This
building also houses two large tanks,
one of which simulates an Atlantic
coral reef, and one of which simulates
the open ocean.
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Program Section
TARAPOREWALA AQUARIUM
Taraporewala Aquarium is located on a plot area of 4369.05 sq. m facing the
Arabian Sea and in the Heart of South Mumbai. The aquarium is located on
Location : MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
ground floor.
Portrait : It is one of the biggest and The first floor houses library, research center and office of the department of
oldest Aquarium in INDIA fisheries.
Context : To study technical services The second and third floor houses a canteen and a seafood sales center in
involved. the compound.
The exhibits here comprise marine forms in the 18 tanks arranged along the
walls, while 9 tanks in the center of the hall contain freshwater life.
It follows that the fish exhibits at the aquarium are constantly changing and
so is their placement in the tanks.
Settling
tank
Settling filters
tank Underground
Reserviors Pump
The circulation in this aquarium is of closed type i.e. water once taken into the
system is used over and over again. From the display tanks it goes to the filtration
tank , where it passes through layers of sand, gravel and pebbles. Then it flows to
basement reservoir, from where it is pumps to the overhead tank from where it is
supplied to the respective tanks by gravity flow.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
TARAPOREWALA AQUARIUM
Miscellaneous :
There are hand rails bordering the tank and
Service Corridor: limit the movement of visitors and protect
Surrounding the tanks at the back is a the glass. Also each tank is coupled with a
Service service corridor for cleaning of tank display describing the respective species.
corridor and maintenance. It is 1m wide and
Main hall General Observation:
aptly at a higher level than the display
• The site is well placed opposite to the
floor to facilitate cleaning and Arabian sea in the busy marine drive.
maintenance operations. It has a • No place for parking is provided.
separate entrance and is not clubbed • Entrance area is congested.
Tank with genral display area. The service • Has a monotonous display technique.
• Hygiene is neglected and service
area also houses quarantine or
corridors are not maintained.
holding tank. • The toilet at the end has a common
entrance.
Display: a) Site Surrounding :-
Tank : Opposite to the site is the marine drive.
There are some hospital and school buildings
The tanks are of R.C.C shielded by a 32mm
around the aquarium.
thick clear glass. The walls at the back are
maintained rough with P.C.C coarse layers. b) Topography :-
The Aquarium is built on flat terrain without any contours.
These layers actually facilitate fixing of
c) Link of site with surrounding :-
bacteria apart from projecting natural Site is connected with the six lane concrete road .
scenery. d) Climatic Considerations:-
Lighting :
PLAN
Exhibits Facilities :
• Tunnel Aquarium • Museum
• Marine gallery • Special exhibition
• Touch pool • Feeding shows
• Species tank • Conservation center
• Splash zone • Auditorium
• Underwater activity • Shark tank
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
a) Site Surrounding :-
Site is surrounded mostly by the
hotels and other public buildings.
b) Topography :-
The Aquarium is built on flat
terrain without any contours.
c) Link of site with surrounding :-
The site is connected
with wave street.
d) Structure in General :-
Building type - low-rise building.
Foundation System - Pile foundation.
Façade Material – Concrete and Glass
and steel.
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Service Facilities: e) Water Body :
• Water supply and circulation Monterrey bay is on trium.he rear side
• Waste water treatment of the aquarium.
• Compressed air system f) Climatic Considerations :
• Emergency power
• Induction area
• Quarantine area
• Food preparation area
• Laboratory
Program plan