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Marine World Uminonakamichi "Forest of Life's Cycle"
This section introduces the creatures of the sea and forests of the Amami Islands, the formation of their natural environment, and the conservation of rare species.
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"Forests of Life," an exhibition themed around "forests," which are indispensable when discussing the Amami Islands, a World Natural Heritage site.
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Creating a new exhibition space while harmonizing beautifully with existing exhibits.
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Through exhibition techniques such as FRP molding, actual object displays, wall graphics, and lighting control, the space was designed to allow visitors to intuitively experience the unique worldview in which plants and animals thrive.
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To represent the magnificent nature of Amami, part of the ceiling was removed and a dynamic 4.3-meter-high green wall was installed.
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Marine Hall, used for a variety of purposes including lectures and events, has undergone a complete interior renovation.
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The entrance to Marine Hall has also been renovated.
Photo: TANAKA PHOTO OFFICE
About the Project
| Overview | Since its opening in 1989, Marine World Uminonakamichi has been a beloved aquarium for the people of Fukuoka Prefecture. Through exhibits and shows themed around "the seas of Kyushu," it is an aquarium where visitors can feel the life of the sea and the pulse of the earth firsthand, and learn while having fun. "The Forest of Life" is a new corner located on the second floor, adjacent to the "Sea" exhibition zone, that focuses on the "forest," which is indispensable when discussing the biodiversity of the Amami Islands. It recreates "Amami, an island overflowing with diversity," where various creatures thrive. In addition, we also renovated the "Marine Hall," which is used for a variety of purposes, including lectures and events. |
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| Issues/Themes | To express the rich natural environment of the Amami Islands and construct a unique worldview within the limited space of existing facilities. Furthermore, the aim is to allow visitors to intuitively experience that worldview and to showcase the vibrant lives of the plants and animals that inhabit it. |
| Space Solution/Realization | To express the magnificent nature of Amami within a limited space, we removed part of the ceiling and installed a dynamic 4.3-meter-high green wall. Furthermore, through exhibition methods such as FRP molding, actual exhibits, and wall graphics, we designed a space where visitors can intuitively experience the unique worldview of the plants and animals that inhabit it. Spatial Production lighting, sound, and irrigation systems, we recreated a variety of scenes, including sunny days, rainy days, and nighttime (moonlight). |
| Sustainable design | Consideration for the local environment: This exhibition also serves an educational role in fostering environmental awareness for the future by teaching visitors about the preciousness of the natural environment through Amami Oshima, a World Natural Heritage site. |
Basic Information
| Client | Marine World PFI Co., Ltd. |
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| Services Provided | Design, Layout, Production, Construction |
| Project Leads at Tanseisha | Direction: Junpei Haraguchi Design, Layout: Shota Kamei Production, Construction: Mayu Yoshimura Project Management: Mari Shimizu |
| Location | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Opening Date | March 2026 |
| Website | https://marine-world.jp/ |
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*The shared information and details of the project is accurate as of the date they were posted. There may have been unannounced changes at a later date.
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