solus4: marine research centre, bali

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Oct 18, 2010

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marine research center in bali, indonesia by solus4
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the recent international design competition for a marine research center in bali, indonesia
gave firm solus4 an opportunity to study and architecturally interpret the structure of tsunami
waves. the competition, co-sponsored by arquitectum and universitas pelita harapan in indonesia,
sought to address the need for tsunami research and preparation in response to the devastation
caused by the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami.

the 2500 square meter marine research center would be located 150 meters off shore from the of
kuta beach. it is an imposing fluid structure that seamlessly adapts to its natural aquatic environment
and allows visitors and scientist to have a direct visual connection to the exterior. the program which
consists of research labs, bedrooms for scientist, seawater pool, aquatic garden library and an
auditorium would be distributed under and over the surface of the sea.

the solus4 design team sought to understand the wave dynamics and the resulting wave force patterns
that are generated as tsunami waves are created and radiate out from an epicenter. the wave forces,
when translated to linear patterns, inform the shapes that are integrated into the building form and result
in patterns that seem to be born of the sea. building forms are then used to respond to the programmatic
requirements of the facility for both on-board scientists and the interested visitor.

in keeping with the nature of the universal ocean, the project is intended to be wholly energy efficient.
large glass-based panels form the skin – both transparent and opaque as well as embedded PV cells.
the close in to shore location allows for tidal/current generators to serve the power requirements.
rainwater collection and seawater conversion systems take care of the domestic water requirements.
deeper source seawater is circulated through the skin for radiant cooling and temperature control of
the overall anthropomorphic shape.

the unique shapes and programmatic requirements would serve as an icon for scientific study
and tourism in this location.

ridhika db

10.18.10

Is this really so nice?

hmhm says:

Oct 18, 2010

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ecological? Looks very beautiful but I imagine there would have to be a lot of plastic in it.

Dr. Design says:

Oct 18, 2010

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great architecture!

metaphisique says:

Oct 18, 2010

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magnifique!!!!!

sarbast sewkany says:

Oct 18, 2010

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That is the most inspiring building I have seen for quite some time.

Hugo Gatsby says:

Oct 18, 2010

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Intriguing. We should await the tank-testing, while tsunamis and supertyphoon-size waves are simulated. The structure is oriented offshore but big waves will cause large volumes of water to recede from the shore. And can those giant glass viewing ports be built to sustain 200 mph gusts, with which Megi is now buffeting the Philippines?

Tom P says:

Oct 18, 2010

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This building is so out of place in Bali. Maybe in Antartica I would say Ok.

airborn says:

Oct 18, 2010

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they should clean the rubbish first and address water quality issues before building this thing. all tourist would see would be plastic and turds floating by. the reefs there are already seriously impacted and now they are going to build this on top? please get real

Gmo says:

Oct 19, 2010

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This is a really cool looking thing. I would hate to see it off the coast of Bali. If you have ever been to Bali, you would feel the same way as I do.

andrea says:

Oct 19, 2010

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whether or not it’s a nice concept, or whether or not it’s ecological in any way is a mute point. I guarantee, it will never be built.

the client will see the cost estimate for construction, and that will be the end of the project.

xcarlx says:

Oct 20, 2010

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Is this a tsunami research center that would not withstand a tsunami?

Zach says:

Oct 20, 2010

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hi, i am doing my thesis in my studies about the aqua marine reasearch center in Karnathaka, India , can any one help me about this

MATHANKUMAR.M says:

Dec 22, 2012

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