OUR PROJECTS

The Daejeon Expo aquarium had been in planning since 2018 with everything going smoothly for construction to start at the beginning of 2020. The COVID pandemic caused a slight delay and also hindered the cash flow however Marinescape managed to work through all these tough conditions and managed to complete the fit-out of the aquarium in 12 months and open to the public on time in August 2021.

The main tank of this aquarium contains 2 million Litres of water and has a 30m long and a 12m wide x 4m main window. Marinescape artists made a total of 12 specially made models of ancient Greek gods as well as Mermaids. These models were manufactured at our factory in Turkey only mere kilometres from the ruins of Ancient Troy.

A separate panorama tank containing four 1.8m Tall Greek god busts allows a 270֯ of the tank. The acrylic window has been formed into a single piece 21m wide x 4m tall. A total of 77 Tons of acrylic was used in the project.

The project has been well received by the public and has already received local tourism awards in it’s first year of opening. Marinescape maintain part ownership in the aquarium and continue to offer operational support to the facility.

Marinescape in a Joint Venture were successful in tendering for this project in 2018 and immediately started work on the design. The base building had been designed by INI Studios in Ahmedabad and Marinescape’s first responsibility was to complete the design to allow it to be used as an aquarium. These designs were heavily scrutinised by the government advisors and meet their satisfaction.

The most difficult part of this project was installing the 15m wide x 4m tall Main Window which had been shipped in a single piece. Due to the design of the building the panel could not be lowered from outside so Marinescape had the difficult engineering job of moving the 23 Ton panel without the use of the crane.

This project has been praised by multiple members of the Indian government and has become one of the star attractions of the Gujarat Science City and Marinescape has successfully completed the first year of its operations. The success of this project has attracted interest for further aquariums in the Indian market.

The Indian market has an almost untouched market when it comes to the Aquarium Industry, and this has been widely realised by shareholders inside and outside of India. It was only a matter of time before a project were to proceed.

VGP Marine Kingdom is located along East Coast Road which is the entertainment district of Chennai. Marinescape were approached to develop an aquarium to be located only 100m from the Bay of Bengal. Marinescape developed a building suitable for the environment as well as the budget. A lightweight fabric roof provides natural light to the upper level themed as a lost Indian temple in the Jungle.

The lower level contains multiple marine tanks and a touch pool along with a 2,700m³ main tank. Visitors get a view of the main tank from multiple vantage points and two large windows from a private function room provide a suburb backdrop to any event.

The client wished to have something that differentiated this aquarium from the other Istanbul aquariums and also their large facility at the mall in Dubai. The result was a 270 degree tunnel that also had corners. The tunnel was also of a narrow diameter than the existing tunnel at Dubai mall. This gave the visitors a very close view of the sea life in the aquarium and made them feel like they were really under the sea.

The aquarium also housed one of the first penguin exhibits in Turkey as well as showcasing other animals such as lizards, snakes and coypu. By further diversifying the animals at the aquarium it stood out from the other aquarium in Istanbul.

Marinescape provided the concept design and supervised the supply and installation of the specialist works. The project was partly sponsored by the EU and required specialist consultants to ensure that the aquarium was designed and constructed with issues. Marinescape was selected by the local main contractor and approved to carry out these works.

This small but well-designed aquarium was completed in two years and has become one of the top tourist attractions in the Maltese Islands.

The Cleveland powerhouse is an Iconic building that was originally built to provide power to the Cleveland Street Cars. Over the years it has been used for multiple

Multiple hurdles such as slab loading allowances and immovable columns meant that Marinescape had to be creative in the design and engineering to ensure the facility gave the experience of a proper aquarium while maintaining the feel of a heritage building.

The resulting aquarium which does not compete for size makes up for it in uniqueness. The aquarium utilises the heritage building to it’s advantage by creating exhibits out of some of the original building components. An overhead tank is installed at the base of the old chimney tank and the original brick archways act as perfect frames for acrylic tanks.

The main tank further utilizes parts of the original building. Using the original buildings steel columns as supports the whole front of the main tank is an acrylic wall made up of four 5-metre- wide acrylic panels giving a 2-metre view. A 45m acrylic tunnel twists and turns through the artificial coral reef and past a shipwreck.

Marinescape were approached by a company out of Singapore to design and develop an aquarium in the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea. The location and trade restrictions meant that Marinescape had to work very carefully to ensure we meet the clients’ requirements without violating any rules. Spending 6 months in China finalising design and sourcing all equipment prior to travel meant we were able to successfully carry out the fitout in less than six months.

The boutique aquarium at a resort is not large but gives the impression of a much larger facility. Being the first of its kind in the DPRK it gave a glimpse of what could be done. The design included a winding staircase around a 6m tall tube tank down to a 30m long acrylic tunnel. On the upper level six large viewing windows showcase six complete separate tanks showing different types of marine life.

The main architect and general contractor had taken Marinescape’s initial concept and included it in the basement of the shopping mall as they rushed ahead with construction. Marinescape were then left with the task of completing the design, engineering, and construction all within a very tight schedule.

The aquarium is made up of five different zones and guides the visitors through rainforests, coastal, touch pools and through the deep. The last zone showcases weird and wonderful animals and also educates the visitors on the importance of looking after the world’s waterways.

The main tank of almost 5 million litres is the largest single tank in Europe and contains a 90m long tunnel and a 270-degree viewing panorama room. A moving walkway transports visitors through the tunnel at a gentle pace to allow them amazing views of the artificial coral reef and animals.

This aquarium has gone on to change ownership and has become the most successful aquarium in the world for the current franchise owners. Yet another example of Marinescape developing a facility to great success.

Marinescape designed this modern addition to the Chiang Mai Zoo after the success of the Pattaya aquarium. The aquarium has a 130m long acrylic tunnel as well as a moving walkway. Marinescape completed the complete design for the zoo to construct.

Introducing to you Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium is a living museum that boats Southeast Asia’s largest and most spacious underwater pathway. Exhibit various showcases of distinct environment that allows fresh water and saltwater creatures to coexist under one roof, alongside representative territories from other significant ecosystems. The inspiration for this astonishing concept comes from the great Mekong River – display at the aquarium as it represents the major waterway that feeds and quenches the thirst of millions of people across the six neighbouring countries that its water sustain.

Vinpearl is a large resort located on an Island just off the coast of Nha Trang, Vietnam. Marinescape were appointed to design and build an aquarium as a general expansion of the resort’s entertainment facilities. The client wished for a very quick turnaround and the project was designed and built in only 9 months.

Marinescape provided a concept design and were then tasked with providing and installation of all the specialist works. This was once again the case of Marinescape constructing the first modern aquarium in a country and having to deal with the associated challenges. Sourcing suitable materials and local workers capable to carry out the works as per the strict requirements for an aquarium facility were successfully met though.

The aquarium includes fresh water displays upstairs and a 6m tall tube tank leading down to the main tank containing a large feature window and a 90m long acrylic tunnel.

Located in KLCC, adjacent to the PETRONAS Twin Towers, Aquaria KLCC is a world-class aquarium that showcases animals and various types of colourful marine life species from Malaysia and around the world.

Marinescape carried out the complete design and specialist works supply and install. This aquarium is a great success and regularly sees almost 1 million visitors per year.

The Oceanarium in Saint-Petersburg is a unique for Russia entertainment component and an original pearl of the entire Complex Planet Neptun. The idea of the Oceanarium creation belongs to the leaders of CJSC Rubin and was realized by Marinescape.

The live collection that contains more than 4.5 thousand species of fishes and aquatic invertebrata relating to almost 150 species is displayed in our Oceanarium. Here visitors can see both ordinary and exotic inhabitants of fresh waters, take a closer look at tropical sea fishes and other rear animals, visit sharks and plunge into a fabulous world of coral reefs.

The Pattaya underwater world is a great example of designing and building a location specific aquarium to met budgetary requirements. The majority of the aquarium is located outside with the use of shade only rather than a solid air-conditioned space. The aquarium includes a 105m long tunnel and the largest jellyfish collection in Thailand.

This was the first aquarium to be built in the CIS and is located more than 3,100km from the nearest coast with Marinescape proving and aquarium can be built anywhere. The overall volume of water in our Aquarium is 3 million litres and it required over 120 tons of special sea salt to produce this water.

The aquarium is a dream came true for many thousands of people of Kazakhstan living in the boundless steppes to see a fragment of ocean life and to take an inside look at the underwater kingdom located in Astana.

After the success of the first Dalian aquarium Marinescape was approached to carry out the specialist works in this very large facility. This aquarium contained an extreme

The park hosts coral reefs existing in their natural habitat; Polar Region Marine Animals World, the only exhibition of its type in China; World of Birds, the largest manmade birdcage in China; Tigers Sculpture Square whose tiger sculpture is the symbol of Laohutan Ocean Park; as well as Jurassic Flume Ride, which offers sea rovers, bungees, and other recreational facilities.

The aquarium originally opened in its current location in 1976 and renovations were planned to take place in 2002. Marinescape were appointed to design the new exhibits including a new 1,500m³ main large tank with a 50m acrylic tunnel and moving walkway.

The Blue Planet aquarium was opened in 1998 by Queen Elizabeth II and is still the largest aquarium in Northwest England. The interior houses tanks, pools and submerged tunnels designed to take the visitor through different habitats of the marine environment. The main aquarium tank holds 4,000,000 litres and features a 71-metre Marinescape underwater tunnel.

This large facility located on the pedestrian only island of Gulang contains over 10,000 animals as well as two different species of penguins. The demand for a large main tank and an acrylic tunnel once again saw Marinescape chosen to provide the complete design and construction. Marinescape had now become the first name on the list when an aquarium was planned for China.

Marinescape in partnership with Mainzeal were appointed to design and build this world class aquarium in Beijing. The project required unique engineering to take place as the facility was built under an existing lake. The lake was drained, and the aquarium was constructed and sealed and the lake was then again filled. The result makes the visitors believe they are really submerging into the underwater environment.

The Sun Asia Ocean World was the first modern aquarium built in Mainland China and the first of four aquariums that Marinescape built in China. The project construction was very challenging due to the location and logistics at the time but resulted in a very successful aquarium. The facility was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange four years after opening for five times the original development cost.

Deep Sea World is located under the forth rail bridge used an old quarry to create the first aquarium in Scotland. Marinescape were involved in the entire process from concept through to operations. Containing a 110m long acrylic tunnel and using sea water direct from the River Forth this aquarium houses mostly animals from around Great Britain they can handle the low water levels reached in winter.

Ocean Park in Hong Kong is a large Marine Animal, Oceanarium and amusement park in the southern district of Hong Kong. As part of their general expansion, they wished to have a large new shark tank with a walkthrough tunnel. Marinescape were appointed the design and installer of the acrylic tunnel due to their proven track record in the design and installation of unique acrylic tunnels.

Underwater World Singapore, situated on Sentosa Island of Singapore, was a unique and well-known oceanarium showcasing some 2500 marine life from 250 species from around the regions and was extremely popular with all our visitors for providing fun, leisure and educational experiences.

Since opening in 1991, close to 30 million visitors have been won over by our exhibits. With the aim to provide every visitor with a unique fun filled experience, Underwater World Singapore was actively involved in regular product renewal and program innovation.

The Sentosa Underwater World was one of the top tourist attraction in Singapore and was only closed in 2016 due to the opening of the S.E.A Aquarium, also on Sentosa Island, which is one of the largest aquariums in the world.

This award-winning facility located on the Sunshine Coats in Queensland Australia includes a 80m long acrylic tunnel through it’s 2.5 million litre tank. Marinescape provided all the specialist work design, supply and install for the underwater world. Opened in 1989 it followed on from Marinescape’s other successful ventures in Australia.

Although it is very common now days for private residences to have aquariums it was almost unheard of in the 1980’s. Marinescape were approached to help design and build a large private aquarium for the Sultan of Brunei which become the largest private aquarium in the world at its time of completion.

This small non-profit aquarium was built at the Darwin Wildlife Park to help educate the visitors on the underwater environment. Marinescape has always focused on education the public about the environment to try and help protect the water ways. It is hoped that by education our water ways will continue to thrive in the way they were intended.

The tank was built to replicate the showcase some of the sea life living off the 12,000km Western Australia Coast. Every animal in the facility can be found in the waters of Western Australia. This aquarium is the number one marine attraction in the whole state.

The aquarium has seen expansions over the years and name changes but the original tank and tunnel designed and built by Marinescape is still the centre piece after more than 30 years.

Originally opened in 1963 the original Marineland that occupied this site had been one of the oldest commercial aquariums in the world. Due to its age and advancements in technology for new aquariums though the original building was demolished in the late 1980’s.

Realising how successful Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater world had been and the potential for similar projects Ian Marinescape embarked on expanding this design worldwide. The first stop was designing and building an award-winning facility located on the famous Manly Beach.

The resulting aquarium included the longest acrylic tunnel in the world at 110m and a sealion performance tank with a world first acrylic tube extending from the base of the tank to allow visitors never before seen close-up views of these animals underwater.

Eyebrows were raised when the late Mr Kelly Tarlton and Mr Ian Mellsop had the idea to build an aquarium in the disused sewerage holding tanks under Auckland's waterfront.

But two years later, in January 1985, Kelly Tarlton's brainchild came to fruition when, after 10 months of construction, Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World was opened. The NZ underground project wasn't easy, but Kelly and Ian were not to be put off by a challenge.

Never before had a 110-metre long, transparent acrylic tunnel been built so the design was completely innovative. Importing the prefabricated tunnel sections proved to be just too expensive, so they flew in enormous, flat sheets of acrylic from Germany. These were formed into the correct dimensions and then the one tonne sheets were oven heated and curved to the required tunnel shape. Before importing the sheets, Ian and Kelly tested this process on a small piece of the material in his home oven!

The sections were carefully lowered into the site in special order, through a hole in the footpath of Auckland's waterfront. After the tunnels were sealed, everyone took a deep breath as they were tested to ensure they were watertight…and with a sigh of relief… they found no leaks! This was a world first; a transparent, underwater tunnel from which the public could be face to face with Sharks, Stingrays and other marine creatures.

Skilled craftsmen constructed rocky reefs and caves from concrete and Ian and Kelly's staff carefully selected marine life from local coastal waters. Finally, the tanks were filled with filtered seawater and the fish and Sharks moved into their new home, The Underwater World.