Seattle Aquarium’s New Addition Speaks To Environmental Stewardship
2024 Best of Year Winner for Environmental Impact
Organic design inspired by ecology defines LMN Architects’s 50,000-square-foot Ocean Pavilion addition for Seattle Aquarium, an institution committed to ocean conservation. Expansive glazing—including an iconic oculus—bathes interior spaces in natural light, illuminating marine exhibits like the 500,000-gallon reef housing 120 species. Green materials, from carpet made of recycled fishing nets to recycled-paper Richlite paneling, reflect a commitment to environmental stewardship, while every detail, from the dichroic acrylic accents and exposed mechanicals to working with Indigenous consultants, speaks to transparency, inclusion, and interconnectedness. Behind the scenes, sustainable practices include all-electric operation systems and optimizing seawater usage.
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PROJECT TEAM: MARK REDDINGTON; OSAMA QUOTAH; SCOTT CRAWFORD; HANNA KATO; TODD SCHWISOW; MARY ANNE SMITH; VANESSA ABIN-FUENTES; ALEX WOODHOUSE; MASAKO WADA; AYAKO SAKURAI.
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