Master Planning for the New York Aquarium

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1. Introduction – Master Planning for the New York Aquarium
MASTERPLAN ABrief Historyof theNewYorkAquarium
2005 T he Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) saves wildlife and wild lands. The WCS does so
The New York Aquarium’s history is a long and successful one. On December 10th, 1896, it opened its
through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the
doors for the first time in lower Manhattan in what is now known as Battery Park, making it the old-
world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by their flagships the Bronx Zoo and the
est continually operating aquarium in the United States. On October 31st, 1902, the Aquarium was
New York Aquarium. Taken together, these activities change individual attitudes toward nature and
adopted into the care of what was then the New York Zoological Society. At the time, the Aquarium
help people imagine wildlife and humans living in sustainable interaction on both a local and a global
housed only 150 specimens of wildlife.
scale. WCS is committed to this work because we believe it essential to the integrity of life on Earth.
In 1941, the Aquarium at Battery Park was closed due to the proposed construction of a bridge from
The mission of the New York Aquarium is to bring the largest possible audience into contact with
lower Manhattan to Brooklyn. The Aquarium’s inhabitants were temporarily housed at the Bronx Zoo
nature, provide memorable experiences that effectively build understanding of the importance, value
until the new Aquarium was built after WWII. On June 6th, 1957, the Aquarium opened its doors at
and sensitivity of aquatic species and habitats, and to empower people to become personally involved
its new location in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
in protecting marine and freshwater resources for future generations.
Situated on 14 acres by the sea in Coney Island, the New York Aquarium is home to over 350 species of
The New York Aquarium acts on a vision of a world where people understand the critical roles of the
aquatic wildlife, over 8,000 wildlife specimens and an annual average attendance of 780,000. The
oceans in human survival and the value and sensitivity of aquatic resources, and a world where people
Aquarium continues its mission to raise public awareness about issues facing the ocean and its inhabi-
place a high personal priority on the protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems and their rich
tants with its special exhibits, public events and research and freshwater habitats and aquatic wildlife.
heritage of aquatic wildlife.
At the Aquarium’s Osborn Laboratories of Marine Science (OLMS), several studies are currently
underway investigating such topics as dolphin cognition, satellite tagging of sharks, and coral reefs.
The New York Aquarium holds to the following values:
1. Nature – We believe that the world’s oceans and fresh waters and the rich wildlife that they
NewYorkAquarium HistoryMilestones
sustain have intrinsic value as a heritage for all generations. Humans have a responsibility to
1896 The City of New York opens the New York Aquarium in Battery Park, Manhattan.
ensure their survival independent of their direct value to our species.
1897 The Aquarium exhibits beluga whales.
2. Visitor Experience and Participation – We believe that the Aquarium’s visitors and other out-
1902 The Aquarium joins the New York Zoological Society (now known as the Wildlife
reach audiences need the highest quality educational and guest experiences to promote an
Conservation Society).
understanding of the need to protect aquatic species and habitats. Conservation depends on
1915 The Aquarium exhibits an Amazonian manatee for the first time in the United States.
inspiring many people to become actively involved and advocate for aquatic nature and the
1918 The Aquarium establishes a Navy recruiting station to assist the World War I defense effort.
right of future generations to a rich heritage of ocean and freshwater wildlife.
1934 William Beebe makes an historic dive to over 3,000 feet in a bathysphere, establishing a deep-
3. Animals – We respect the individual animals in our care and strive to provide the highest stan-
sea record that lasts until the advent of modern submersibles. (The Aquarium is currently
dards of animal welfare and husbandry for our entire living collection. We recognize these ani-
developing a new exhibit of the original bathysphere.)
mals play a critical role as public ambassadors for their wild counterparts.
1935 The Aquarium initiates demonstrations of an electric eel lighting up a neon tube.
4. Leadership - We strive to provide leadership to all people in building public awareness of the
1941 The planned construction of a bridge connecting the Battery to Brooklyn forces the Aquarium
importance, value, and sensitivity of the oceans and fresh waters and the wildlife that they sus-
to move to the Bronx Zoo's Lion House.
tain. We seek to be the leading source of information on oceans and aquatic ecosystems in our
1957 The official opening of the New York Aquarium in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
region and a respected advocate for public actions to ensure that future generations are inheri-
1961 The Aquarium establishes a research laboratory focusing on drugs from the sea.
tors of healthy oceans and a rich diversity of aquatic wildlife.
1965 Groundbreaking for the Osborn Laboratories of Marine Sciences. Located at the Aquarium, it
5. Science - Science is at the root of everything we do and thus, forms the basis of all our educa-
is the marine research arm of the Wildlife Conservation Society.
tion, interpretation, exhibition, husbandry, animal welfare, and public advocacy programs.
1970 The Aquarium begins behavioral demonstrations with whales, dolphins and sea lions.
6. Community – We feel the obligation to serve our community and we are a “living park” that
1972 The first beluga whale ever conceived in an aquarium was born at the New York Aquarium.
connects our visitors to aquatic nature, and shares with them the environmental principles and
Beluga whales become the first whales of any species to be born in an aquarium.
practices that conserve the rich diversity of aquatic species and habitats of our local region.
1980 The Aquarium opens a 90,000 gallon shark tank.
We go beyond being a cultural and science institution by serving also as an economic anchor
1981 Asafe from the ill-fated luxury liner Andrea Doria goes on display in the shark tank.
for our community.
1982 Marine mammal holding facility opens for the care and rescue of stranded animals.
7. Partnerships - We seek strategic alliances with individuals and organizations that share our
1985 Groundbreaking begins for Explore the Shore, a major education/exhibition facility that takes
mission as well as those who are involved in work that can also forward our mission of creating
a hands-on approach to learning about aquatic life.
an ocean-aware public that places the protection of aquatic species and habitats at a
1986 Red Sea Exhibit opens. The Aquarium celebrates its 90th anniversary.
high priority.
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MASTERPLAN
1989 Explore the Shore opens.
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1990 Groundbreaking begins for Sea Cliffs, a 300-foot rocky coast habitat for seals, sea otters, walruses There are three potential capital improvement projects that have been under consideration prior to the
and penguins. This represents the Aquarium's largest expansion project since its arrival in Coney initiation of the Master Plan study:
Island in 1957.
1991 The first successful birth of two beluga whales in an aquarium in the same year occurs. The Main Hall Restoration and Utility Hub
Hudson River Exhibit opens. Adesign has been developed for the reconstruction of Main Hall (Conservation Hall). New exhibits will
1993 Sea Cliffs opens be added to maximize visitor impact via dramatic and compelling presentations; life support systems
1994 The successful rehabilitation and release of a stranded pilot whale is accomplished. The Touch-A- equipment will be upgraded as part of the project; space will be added for staff areas and animal holding.
Ray pool, with sting rays and small sharks, opens. Beluga calf Maris is born. In addition a large multi-use room will increase the institution’s meeting / conference space for classes and
1995 Fish That Go Zap! Exhibit opens. As part of the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Aquarium seminars, as well as private rental opportunities. This plan has changed to reflect the new Master Plan’s
joins with five other organizations to form the Ocean Wildlife Campaign. future use of this space. The infrastructure will be stabilized and NYAutilities will be relocated from this
1996 Aquarium celebrates its 100th birthday on December 10th. building to a new utility hub that can better address the Aquarium’s future needs.
1997 The Aquarium is designated by the Federal Government as a Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center.
1998 The Aquarium spearheads an effort amongst United States aquariums and forms The Ocean Carousel Pavilion
Project to raise ocean awareness. New 20' x 6.5' viewing windows are installed in the 400-thou- The Aquarium is in possession of the structural components for an historic carousel building enclosure –
sand gallon beluga facility. For the first time at the Aquarium, a Northern fur seal is born. minus the carousel. The building was an ornate turn-of-the-century (19th-20th) pavilion. Its structural
Aquatheater is expanded. components are currently in storage and the Aquarium has been considering where and how to reuse it as
1999 The Aquarium opens "Stars & Spikes Forever", an exhibit featuring animals with spiny skin – the part of its expansion. Earlier studies done for the Aquarium considered the possibility of using the his-
echinoderms. toric carousel pavilion as part of a new entry/educational facility. The scope of this master plan considers
2000 The Aquarium opens "Seahorses!” featuring some of the 32 species of seahorses that occur world- adaptive reuse alternatives for the carousel pavilion, with a goal of making the structure available for more
wide. direct contact and appreciation by the public.
2001 Aquarium researcher Dr. Diana Reiss scientifically demonstrates dolphin self recognition in mirror
study; researcher Dr. Andrew Baker discovers that the global phenomenon of coral bleaching may
actually allow some corals to adapt to global warming and other environmental change.
2002 Seahorses! Become a permanent exhibit. The Ocean Project network includes over 500 partner
institutions, and forms collaboration with European aquariums, all working toward building a
global program to raise public awareness of the importance of the oceans. Alien Stingers opens
featuring sea jellies.
On-going and Potentialcapitalimprovementprojects
Currently there are two on-going capital improvement projects under construction at the Aquarium:
Aquatic Animal Health Center
This facility will provide a full spectrum of care: surgery, endoscopy, x-ray, pharmacology, hematology, full
medical quarantine, and nutritional needs. It will also address the needs of the veterinary staff (surgical
prep, decontamination, medical equipment storage, etc.), animal care staff, and lab technicians. The facili-
ty incorporates a large 30-foot diameter modular isolation pool, in addition to two smaller indoor and an
outdoor medical ward pool. Though this facility is primarily for our collection, it will also allow us to par-
ticipate more fully in the stranding network.
Restaurant
This 7,000 sq. ft. building has a seating capacity of 150 and can be subdivided to accommodate both
“meetings and eating.” In addition, the undeveloped area that forms the eastern perimeter of the property
will be modified to provide better service and emergency vehicle access. The trash dumpsters will be relo-
cated away from public view into the parking lot/service yard behind the restaurant.
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MASTER PLAN January 2005
A
C
B
D
A New Aquatic Animal Medical Facility (in progress)
B Restaurant (in progress)
C Main Hall Restoration & Utility Hub
D Carousel Pavilion
In Progress and Proposed Capital Improvement Projects
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MASTERPLAN Master Plan Problem Statement
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The goal of the New York Aquarium Master Plan is to establish a direction for improvements that will
direct the growth of the institution. The long term vision is to create a more unified design character for
the architecture, new and exciting exhibits, improved visitor circulation that is able to accommodate
increases in attendance and a more efficient operational layout for staff, service and equipment areas.
The master plan is based on a consensus vision that will serve as our guide for future development of
the Aquarium.
The primary objectives of the Master Plan are:
• Support the renaissance of Coney Island as a tourist and entertainment destination
• Increase attendance at the Aquarium
(cid:1)
Identify new exhibits that will be exciting and interesting for visitors
(cid:1)
Make the Aquarium a more winter/weather-proof attraction by enclosing visitor areas
(cid:1)
Improve the quality of the visitor experience
(cid:1)
Improve circulation patterns to reduce bottlenecks and increase pedestrian flow
(cid:1) Review parking capacity and availability into Surf Ave; 2) a northern gateway is on Stillwell
(cid:1) Improve pedestrian connections from the boardwalk and subway to the entrance Ave. at the site of the new major train terminal; 3) a
• Improve revenue performance second northern gateway is Cropsey Avenue and
(cid:1) Increase visitor capacity and average stay time W17th Street at the access from the Belt Parkway
(cid:1) Provide more and better amenities (restrooms, seating areas, food service, retail) exit; 4) the western gateway is Surf Ave at 22nd
(cid:1) Integrate dedicated spaces for rental and catering functions into exhibit facility design Street. Coney Island has no southern gateway per se as this entry is formed by the continuous
(cid:1) Keep Aquarium open during construction phases with minimal visitor impact experience of the boardwalk, beach and ocean.
(cid:1) Provide separate admission/value added experiences • Approaches to the site are: by automobile from Surf Avenue; via pedestrian approaches from Surf
• Increase operating efficiency (staffing, maintenance, energy use) Avenue and the Coney Island Boardwalk; and by public transportation via the Aquarium Station
(cid:1) Maintain excellent animal care facilities (West 8th St.) for lines F and Q, as well as the B36 and B68 bus lines.
(cid:1) Maintain water quality and life support systems capacity • Parking accommodates approximately 550 cars with a dual use area for school buses at the west
(cid:1) Improve service circulation and access to equipment and piping side of the parking lot.
(cid:1)
Incorporate best-practices sustainability concepts into new projects
(cid:1) Upgrade and improve Aquarium infrastructure (power, data, domestic water supply, sewer, Summary of Observations
storm drain, etc.) • Visitor entry is physically constricted, and experientially unexciting.
(cid:1) Add staff and administrative support facilities needed to support operations • Little connection between the visitor and the Aquarium’s ocean and beachfront setting.
• Augment research capabilities at the Aquarium • Outdoor public spaces have no experience-defining character beyond facilitating visitor circula-
(cid:1) Add new facilities to meet WCS research needs, as appropriate tion – they are without ambience, comfort and stage setting quality.
(cid:1) Accommodate research programs in planning new exhibits • The separation of entry/exit from interior exhibits creates confusion in the flow of visitors and a
• Enhance educational programs and operations doubling back circulation patterns to see all of the Aquarium exhibits. It is relatively easy for visi-
(cid:1) Provide a new education center with classrooms, support spaces and offices tors to miss some exhibits.
(cid:1) Include learning spaces/classrooms as part of new exhibit projects, as appropriate • Exhibit support spaces and life support systems are inadequately housed which reduces efficiency
and ease of operation and maintenance.
Urban Context • The Aquarium does not present a strong design presence on either the Surf Avenue side or the
• The New York Aquarium is located in the Coney Island area of Brooklyn at the east end of the Boardwalk side.
Coney Island entertainment zone. The Aquarium is bounded by Surf Avenue to the north and by • Although the Aquarium is located on one of the most famous beaches in the world and has
the Coney Island Boardwalk and beach to the south. The historic Cyclone roller coaster abuts the the Atlantic Ocean immediately off the beach to the south, it does not take advantage of
Aquarium site to the west and handball courts abut the site to the east. Across Surf Ave. to the potential views.
north is a subway station and high rise housing.
• Coney Island has four primary entry gateways: 1) the eastern gateway is Ocean Parkway as it turns
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2. Guiding Design Principles
MASTERPLAN Urban Context
• The Pause for Orientation— providing the
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Celebrate being part of Coney Island appropriate level of information that helps visi-
• Visually spectacular from outside tors plan their day with you.
• Expressive of the contents within • The Interpretation Imperative — the need to
• Eastern Gateway to “Coney Island” tell your stories in ways that all of your visitors
Break Down The Barriers can understand.
• Between NYAand community • The Necessity for Transition & Transformation—
• Between NYAand the business of in order for the institution to fulfill its mission, visitors
Coney Island need messages and activities to take home with them
• Between NYAand the beach/ocean that will help them make their lives different ... that will
– Agateway to experience the edge turn them from consumers of experiences into contributors
– Aunification of ecologies to enhanced quality of life endeavors.
• Between Coney Island and the World • Home is where we started and where we wind up ...
• Anew Brooklyn landmark hopefully invigorated and changed by the experience.
Link It All Together
FacilityContext
• Ensure that there is a clear and compelling circulation to
desirable locations • Make the Aquarium’s mission and messages understand-
• Pay attention to all potential views and sequencing of public able, and give the visitors clear options for shap-
experiences ing their own experience at the Aquarium.
• Circulation
Visitor Experience
• Services
Welcome the visitor and make their experience of the Aquarium unique! • Exhibits
• Understand that you are at the beach and the Atlantic is - right there! • Make It Visually and Experientially Spectacular
• Understand and utilize the appropriate sequencing of the visitor experience (ADROIT): • Unique experiences
• An icon of Coney Island
• Provide for All Levels of Engagement (serious, sensual and fun)
• Playful – Serious
• Wet – Dry
• Personal (face-to-face) – Impersonal (graphics)
• Create a Culture of Excellent Visitor Care
• Food
• Shelter
• Rest
• Amenities
• Information
Operations & Maintenance
• We all start “at Home” and make the decision “to go” based upon a complex range of criteria,
many of which the institution has some level of control over. • All Services and Service Access to be Behind the Scenes, Separate From Visitor Path
• The ArrivalExperience — the quality of the experience between “home” and the institution’s • Superlative Operations and Animal Management Spaces
front door frequently dictates visitors’ frame of mind and receptiveness ... what can the institution • Efficient Service Capabilities – No Wasted Efforts
do to enhance that experience? • Wise Consistent Use of Materials – Eco-friendly/Green
• The Zone of Decompression— the sense of relief at getting there! Again the quality of the expe-
rience can further enhance or degrade visitors' expectations before they even get to the entry.
• The Reception Experience — is there a smiling face of someone who is genuinely glad that visi-
tors are actually there and is eager to help them? This is the real front door!
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3. Conceptual Development Program and Options
MASTERPLAN PreliminaryThematic Approach “Diversityof Aquatic Life notjustin the ocean”
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The New York Aquarium @ the Edge: Coney Island - Brooklyn - New York City - The World!! “Wow!” Experience: Large scale, timeless, exhibits that are habitat-based or thematic and include poten-
• The NYA- a departure lounge to the world’s oceans where the WCS is working to understand and tial wade or swim-through. Preliminary possibilities:
ensure the future of the wet, the weird, the wild and the wonderful. • Sharks
What will make this place a true flagship for the WCS and an appealing attraction for our visitors? • Future “Wow” Exhibits
• Showcase real WCS people engaged in real work with real animals and real places. “Gee Whiz, Look at That! ” Exhibits: Medium scale exhibits that are habitat based or thematic
• Demonstrate leadership in pushing the boundaries of animal care and the use of various • Big Lakes - Lake Baikal & the African Rift Lakes
techniques and technologies to connect visitors with the WCS Mission. • Big Watersheds - Hudson/Raritan
• Present a rich combination of experiences that are serious, sensuous & fun! • Mountains to Sound: Indigenous Species/Local Conservation, Octopus
• Engage visitors with beautifully executed experiences that draw them into learning and doing ... • Freshwater - Hudson to Jamaica Bay Muck Walk
over and over again. • Coral Reef- Middle Cay, Belize
Theater / Demonstrations / Discussions
Experience ModelOrganization
Changing Exhibits
In order to maintain flexibility for the institution, as well as clear choices for visitors, the NYAquarium • Moray Eels
of-the-future should be organized with a strong central, public space off of which the various exhibits, Discovery / Hands-on experiences
experiences and amenities are arranged. • Tide Pool
Research - real work on display and possibly participatory
It is important that the layout not be thought of as a linear flow that follows a rigid narrative. Rather, it Food and beverage
should unfold as a series of free-choice discovery, learning and enjoyment opportunities that can be ran- Gifts
domly accessed, depending upon the timing of the visit, the availability of demonstrations and the interest
PreliminaryOptions for Development
of the individuals. Opportunities for play, rest and relaxation should be amply available within this central
area in order to provide a balance to the more intensive exhibit experiences. The Master Planning team prepared two options for presentation and discussion by the group. Each of
these two options implemented the guiding principles, which were discussed in detail above:
The following diagram outlines a conceptual approach to the layout of theses experiences: • Urban Design
• Visitor Experience
• Operations
• Thematic Approach
• Range & Organization of Potential Exhibit Types and Experiences
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4. Phase I Development
MASTERPLAN
building housing Explore the Shores, and Alien Stingers will be renovated to be consistent.
2005 Phase one includes the new Shark Exhibit, and energizing and activating the gathering space at the
east end of the Aquarium. This public gathering space is surrounded by the Shark Exhibit, the new
Development Program
restaurant, the events pavilion, and Alien Stingers / Explore the Shore Exhibits.
• New Restaurant
• New Shark Exhibit
The Shark Encounter will feature the WCS ongoing research projects with sharks in the wild, as well as
• Plaza development
establish a shark breeding facility on site. Exhibits will introduce visitors to the incredible diversity of
• Cut-away tide pools
sharks, provide hands on interpretive and interactive exhibits on shark research, and give visitors an expe-
• Outdoor dining terrace
rience/impression of encountering sharks in the depths of the limitless ocean. Aunique feature will be a
• Phase I of Central
“glass room” allowing visitors to be surrounded by sharks, and offer viewing perspectives never before
Promenade
offered in an aquarium.
• Sea Cliffs Exhibit
renovation
As part of the visitor flow improvements the intent for the new Shark Exhibit becomes a new and exciting
• Main Hall
anchor attraction that will draw visitors to the east end of the Aquarium, the restaurant, and enliven the
Restoration and
new plaza.
Utility Hub
The first phase of the central promenade development includes a new plaza at the east end of the property
surrounded by the new restaurant, as well as entrances to Alien Stingers, Explore the Shore and the new
Shark Exhibit. The plaza space design character is conceived as an expression of the Long Island shores,
with the café and associated buildings having a “seaside village” feel. Currently this area is mostly paved,
and, with its many styles of architecture has no overall
theme or continuity.
Redevelopment of the plaza area will turn the
space into a more naturalistic expression of
the theme, including dunes and dune
grasses, coastal forest trees, rock out-
croppings, rocky shorelines and sand
textured paving.
Special features include cut-away tide
pools, offering visitors the chance to
see up-close the extent of life at the
shore. Careful attention will be paid to
bring the visitors close but not harm
the fragile tidal pool life.
Outdoor eating areas will be nestled
among the dunes and grasses.
General architectural theme on the
side of the building facing the new
restaurant will be “Long Island”
coastal, similar to the new restaurant.
The new Shark Exhibit will include
features of this style, and the existing
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MASTER PLAN January 2005
Dune Grasses
Coastal Evergreen Trees
Sand Texture Pavement
Tide Pools
Aquatic
Animal
Health
Parking Center
EXPLORE
THE SHORE
Parking Utility/Hub
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STINGERS
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Outdoor Seating Area
Shark Holding & Underwater Canyons
Breeding
Education
Shark Life
Support System
Shark Science &
Exploration
Phase I Development
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5. Phase II Development
MASTERPLAN
Aseparate group school entry point will be established to the north of the marine animal health
2005 Anew “Wow” Exhibit will be the main feature of Phase II development, along with a new Aquarium
care facility.
entry, gift shop & Living Corals Exhibit. This phase will completely renovate the west end of the
Aquarium, and offer a new and uniquely “NYA” image.
Program Development
• Future “Wow” Exhibit
The new exhibit will be developed to showcase current WCS conservation efforts. This dramatic aquatic
• Retail gift shop
immersion exhibit will serve to present our aquarium collection as ambassadors for their species in the
• New covered and climate controlled entry, ticketing, and arrival.
wild. Creative exhibitry and interpretation will reinforce our mission of ocean conservation.
• Living Corals Exhibit
• Explore the Shore Exhibit renovation
New retail shop will feature a glass structure spanning the current Main Hall and Sea Cliffs Exhibit exit.
This space will be situated to be part of the exit experience.
New entry and arrival sequence includes an abstract and sculptural entry area, drop off for visitors, cov-
ered entry, new ticketing and a central vertical circulation core located in the existing Oceanic Tank.
Visitors will begin their aquarium experience with panoramic ocean views across newly established dunes
and dune grasses and entry to the future “Wow” Exhibit. Visitors will leave the future “Wow” Exhibit
along a circulation path that flows past a changing exhibit space, the entry to the Living Corals Exhibit,
and then outside to the rest of the Aquarium. Anew retail gift shop will be prominently located to encour-
age visitors to extend their stay and shop before exiting the Aquarium.
Also featured is a separate entry for the Aquarium’s offices and research facilities, without having to pass
the control point into the Aquarium’s exhibits.
The service areas to the east of Osborn Lab and southwest of the new Aquatic Animal Health
Center will also be improved, and will include the fuel cell, transformers, and employee parking.
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MASTER PLAN January 2005
Fuel Cell Transformer
& Staff Parking
Staging Area
Group School
Entry
Observation &
Interaction Node
Entry Plaza
First Floor Aquatic
Covered Waiting LSS Animal
Area Health
Center
Parking Second Floor
Changing EXPLORE
Exhibits THE SHORE
Parking Research &
Admin. Entry
ALIEN
Ticketing STINGERS
EVENT
Reception Service
SPACE
Area
Show Seating GG II SS LL AANNDD
Osborn LL OO NN SSHH
Lab OORR
SHOW POOL Aquatheater EESS
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(Sandy Bottom & O
Split Viewing) FUTURE G C SSHHAARRKKSS
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Visitor Ramp to "WOW" LIVI Control Point Restaurant
Underwater Viewing EXHIBIT
Holding SSEEAA CCLLIIFFFFSS
Pool
Retail
Underwater
Observation Room
Management &
Upper
Research Area
Level Entry
Education
Dune Grasses
30' DIA Isolation Pools Lower Level Exit
Disappearing Pool Edge Retail: Glass Roof Structure
Spanning Main Hall & Sea Cliffs
Viewing &
Vertical Circulation - Two Story
Demonstration Area
Oceans of the World Sculpture
Sandy Beach Second Floor
Underwater Tunnel Observation Deck
LAGOON
Rocky Bottom,
Sandy Beach & Shallows
Phase II Development
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