AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
| Location | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|
| TONNAGE | 366 Tons |
| COMPLETION DATE | 2019 |
| SCOPE | Structural Steel, Misc. Steel, Steel Erection |
The expansion opened in 2019 and houses an immersive theater, additional special exhibition and art galleries, and increased space for live animal exhibits within a curvaceous facade clad with a grid of privacy glass of various shades. It used 350 tons of structural steel and 4,831 connection bolts to hold it all together–all delivered from North Dakota in 30 truckloads. Right angles are virtually nonexistent in the framing, which achieves a curved aesthetic without curved steel.
