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What are the operational challenges? Sourcing, cleaning and recycling water. We do this by sourcing water from the sea and using an in-house water treat- ment plant. We purify and recycle the water every hour. Another challenge is that the archi-


tecture and glass of the aquariums have to withstand the pressure of the water. The Plexiglas window in front of our 4.1 million litres Ocean Tank is 46cm (1.5ft)-thick.


Why did you choose 3XN’s design? The architecture is stunning – it has an international level that makes the build- ing an experience in itself. The whole idea of the whirling architecture pulling our guests under water fi ts the overall story we want to tell – of visiting a wet world that’s so different to ours. In addition to this, the design’s


organic shapes are built to allow future expansion of the aquarium.


How did you choose the aquarium’s location? After negotiations with the municipality of Taarnby, we were offered this piece of land. It lies in a perfect spot – it’s close to Copenhagen Airport and the route of cruise ships and it’s easy to reach by Metro, train and car.


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What educational programmes do you offer? We have an extensive educational pro- gramme, ranging from pre-schoolers to high school students, and anticipate receiving 50,000 visitors per annum. Students are able to get close to the animals and examine them and their environment in different ways.


What other amenities are there? We have a restaurant rooted in the Nordic kitchen, which focuses on fresh fi sh and shellfi sh, plus a shop selling souvenirs and toys.


What research and conservation does Den Blå Planet do? Research is high on our agenda. We work with universities and researchers from Denmark and abroad on a range of projects and are about to begin a survey of the marine animals in the sea just outside of the aquarium. We’ve also begun a research project with poison- ous sea snakes from New Guinea.


Which aspect of the aquarium are you happiest with? I love the whole feeling of being in the aquarium: it’s a unique setting. But the best thing is how well it’s been received – everyone else seems to love it too.


The aquarium had 21,000 visitors in its opening weekend. An annual attendance of 700,000 is expected


THE SUPPLIERS


Client: Bygningsfonden Den Blå Planet Architect and consultant: 3XN A/S Consulting engineers: Moe & Brødsgaard A/S Consultant, landscape: HJ Landskab A/S Consultant, exhibition: Kvorning design & kommunikation Large constructions: MT Højgaard, Hoffmann A/S, Kai Andersen A/S, E. Pihl & Søn A/S Aquarium technique, total construction: AAT Advanced Aquarium Technologies Landscaping: HJ Landskab Client consultant: PLH Arkitekter A/S


COSTS & SIZE


Costs: DKK730m (US$126m, £82.8m, 98m) Gross area: 10,000sq m (107,600sq ft), including 5,000sq m (53,820sq ft) of exhibition space Outdoor area: 2,000sq m (21,530sq ft) plus a parking area for 200 vehicles, totalling parking for 575 vehicles


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