The Aquatic Gallery in Ahmedabad Science City is India’s first inland aquarium & a 5th generation facility. Conceived & developed by the Gujarat Council of Science City, it is designed to bridge the chasm between formal science education & the community.
Inspired by the intricate, harmonious forms of Nature; the spiralling, mysterious galaxies & exquisitely proportioned coastal shells, the design pays homage to the beauty of the natural world. Spaces that seamlessly expand and evolve, capture the essence of continuous growth and movement. The grand 90’ high atrium, symbolizes the heart of the gallery, ascending at the spiral's core, drawing in natural light from clerestories. As visitors traverse the galleries, they engage in a choreographed narrative, intimately linked to the building's organic form. The exhibits unfold in synchrony with the circular movement, creating a captivating, living canvas, each section meticulously arranged to evoke environmental associations & foster a profound connection to water and life.
Embodying innovation & sustainability, the Aquatic Gallery sets a new standard for immersive learning experiences within India's scientific landscape.
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INI Design Studio (INI) is one of the Top Design Brand known across India and Internationally. INI’s work is widely published including a book “Designing for Modern India” published by Mapin Publishing on INI work. INI is a multi-disciplinary, independently owned Collaborative design practice that brings best of both-world: “Local Small Firm Attention” + “Large International Firm Ability”. INI work encompasses planning, architecture, engineering, and design-built services for many sectors that cut across the sustainable built environment.
Other prizes
INI has won 100+ international & National design awards and recognitions including Fellow - American Institute of Architects, Fellow - Indian Institute of Architects, Excellence on the Waterfront Awards - 2021, Washington, DC, Green Good Design Awards 2023, USA.
