Bali's Possible Future Marine Research Center - as part of the news series by GeoBeats.

Marine researchers have a pretty cool job. So, it would make sense that they would get to work in a unique and beautiful environment.

Architecture and design studio, Solus 4 based in Kittery Maine, proposed a magnificent structure for Bali, Indonesia’s International Design Competition for a Marine Research Center. The building would be located on water near Kuta beach and will encompass 2,500 square meters. The center will include private, semipublic and public areas. The inside of the building unveils an aquatic garden, scientists’ bedrooms, a bar, auditorium, underwater labs and a pool terrace. The design company’ notes -l“The spaces are located above and under water and allow the visitors and scientist to take full advantage of the amazing landscape that surrounds the project”.

The research center would focus mainly on tsunamis and wave patterns, in an effort to allow for earlier and more accurate detection. With a sustainable design in mind, the structure will utilize renewable energy resources, using technologies like tidal wave energy generation and solar power.

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