Batumi Aquarium

  The 2000 m2 aquarium will replace the earlier aquarium of the port and will be situated on the beach side of Rustaveli Str. adjoining to Batumi 6 May Park featuring a Dolphinarium and Zoo.

   Inspired by the characteristic pebbles of the Batumi beach, continually formed 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 self-supporting exhibition areas where each of the stones represents a unique marine biotype.

  The building will become a landmark and an organic reference to all elements of the sea, explains Design Director and Partner at Henning Larsen Architects, Louis Becker. It captures the special atmosphere by the sea and thus becomes a tribute to the power of the sea!

   Batumi Aquarium will become a contemporary, cultural aquarium offering visitors an educational, entertaining & visually stimulating journey through the different seas. The central, multipurpose space in connection with the aquarium features a cafe & retail functions & its flexible layout makes it well-suited for presentations & workshops.

Its significant expression inspired by nature won't only make Batumi Aquarium a spectacular new landmark in Georgia but as well as a state-of-the-art contribution to exploring life underneath the sea surface.

The project team from Henning Larsen Architects includes Louis Becker (design director, partner) Anders Park (project manager), Viggo Haremst (design responsible), Michael Sørensen & Jaewoo Chun.