batumi aquarium by henning larsen architects


danish firm henning larsen architects has won first prize in the invited competition for a new aquarium
in the georgian seaport of batumi.

the 2,000 m2 aquarium will replace the previous aquarium of the port and will be situated on
the beach side of rustaveli str. adjacent to batumi 6 may park featuring a dolphinarium and zoo.

influenced by the characteristic pebbles of the batumi beach, continually shaped by the wash of
the waves through millennia, the building stands out as an iconic rock formation visible from both
land and sea. the formation constitutes four self-supporting exhibition areas where each of
the four stones represents a particular marine biotype.

batumi aquarium will become a modern, cultural aquarium offering visitors an educational,
entertaining and visually stimulating journey through the different seas. the central, multipurpose
space in connection with the aquarium features a café and retail functions and its flexible layout
makes it well-suited for presentations and workshops.

its significant expression will not only make batumi aquarium a spectacular new landmark
in georgia but also a state-of-the-art contribution to exploring life underneath the sea surface.






the aquarium at night





the aquarium from a distance





batumi beach pebbles



batumi beach pebbles