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- Coral GreenhouseJason deCaires Taylor has completed his first underwater building, Coral Greenhouse.1
- Coral GreenhouseThe Coral Greenhouse is the largest installation at the new Museum of Underwater Art.2
- Coral GreenhouseThe project is located within a natural inlet of the John Brewer Reef.3
- Coral GreenhouseTwelve-meter-tall statues are placed within and around the greenhouse.4
- Coral GreenhouseThe sculptures are made with pH neutral cement compounds, zinc anodes and corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel.5
- Coral GreenhouseChildren from local and international schools cast the sculptures.6
- Coral GreenhouseThe design is meant to connect us to the marine world.7
- Coral GreenhouseThe project features areas of study ranging from marine science and coral gardening to environmental art and architecture.8
- Coral GreenhouseThe installation aims to raise awareness for the Great Barrier Reef.9
- Coral GreenhouseThe greenhouse and accompanying sculptures will provide new reef habitat for marine life.10
- Coral GreenhouseThe Coral Greenhouse features integrated cyclone tethers for resilience.11
- Coral Greenhouse“The design of the greenhouse is biomorphic, its form determined by the forces of nature,” deCaires Taylor said in a statement.12
- Coral GreenhouseThe structure is accessed via two large openings.13
- Coral GreenhouseThere is plenty of space for divers to explore and rest.14
- Coral GreenhouseCoral Greenhouse by Jason deCaires Taylor15