AquaQuest - The Marilyn Blusson Learning Centre — Vancouver Aquarium
AquaQuest - The Marilyn Blusson Learning Centre, a 52,000 sq ft building at the Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver, BC, opened in November 2006 and became the first aquarium in the world to achieve LEED Gold certification; Stantec Architecture designed the building and Eos Lightmedia designed the exhibit and theatre lighting.
| Venue | Vancouver Aquarium |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Building |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2006 |
| Technologies | LED accent lighting, programmable theatrical lighting |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Stantec | Architecture | Building architect, per independent sourcing (Greenroofs.com, Green Building Audio Tours). |
| Eos Lightmedia | Lighting Design | Designed minimalist exhibit lighting for the tanks and AV screens, LED graphic-panel and ceiling accents, effects projectors, and programmable theatrical lighting for the 170-seat Ocean Theatre. |
Description
The building includes a 170-seat Ocean Theatre and exhibit galleries; Eos Lightmedia's lighting design used energy-efficient LED technology to illuminate graphic panels and create accent effects while minimizing reflections on the aquarium tanks and AV screens.