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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
