Whale Exhibition Center
Cetacean

Whale Exhibition Center for Yihao Tong

As a temporary and yet to be completed project. The cultural building is expected to be in Iceland as a travel destination. The bionic form of the whale tail and skeleton became the language of this building. The whole building is eco-friendly. All materials can be recycled and use natural light. Not only will the designers be creating architecture in yet another remarkable landscape, but they will also take part in increasing the understanding of whales and the preservation of marine life.

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Cetacean by Yihao Tong
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Cetacean in your language: we provide project translations across multiple languages: Walvisuitstallingsentrum AF, Qendra E Ekspozitës Së Balenave SQ, የዓሣ ነባሪ ኤግዚቢሽን ማዕከል AM, مركز معارض الحيتان AR, Կետերի Ցուցահանդեսային Կենտրոնը HY, Balina Sərgi Mərkəzi AZ, Baleen Erakusketa Zentroa EU, Выставачны Цэнтр Кітоў BE, তিমি প্রদর্শনী কেন্দ্র BN, Izložbeni Centar Kitova BS, Изложбен Център За Китове BG, ဝေလငါးပြပွဲစင်တာ MY, El Centre D'exposicions De Balenes CA, Balyena Exhibition Center CEB, Whale Exhibition Center NY, 鯨魚展覽中心 ZY, 鲸鱼展览中心 ZH, U Centru Di Mostra Di Balena CO, Izložbeni Centar Kitova HR, Velrybí Výstaviště CS, Hvaludstillingscenter DA, Walvisexpositiecentrum NL, Balena Ekspoziciejo EO, Vaalade Messikeskus ET, Valasnäyttelykeskus FI, Centre D'exposition De Baleines FR, ' Ann An Ionad Taisbeanaidh Muc-Mhara GD, Centro De Exposicións De Baleas GL, ვეშაპების საგამოფენო ცენტრი KA, Das Walausstellungszentrum DE, Το Εκθεσιακό Κέντρο Φαλαινών EL, વ્હેલ એક્ઝિબિશન સેન્ટર GU, Sant Egzibisyon Balèn HT, Cibiyar Baje Kolin Whale HA, ʻo Ke Kikowaena Hōʻikeʻike Koholā HAW, מרכז תערוכות לווייתנים HE, व्हेल प्रदर्शनी केंद्र HI, Whale Exhibition Center HMN, Bálna Kiállítási Központ HU, Hvalasýningarmiðstöð IS, Ebe Ngosi Whale IG, Pusat Pameran Paus ID, Ionad Taispeántais Míolta Móra GA, Il Centro Espositivo Delle Balene IT, クジラ展示センターは JA, Pusat Pameran Paus JV, ತಿಮಿಂಗಿಲ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಕೇಂದ್ರವು KN, Кит Көрме Орталығы KK, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលពិព័រណ៍ត្រីបាឡែន KM, Imurikagurisha Rya Bale RW, 고래 전시 센터는 KO, Navenda Pêşangeha Whale KU, Кит Көргөзмө Борбору KY, ສູນວາງສະແດງປາວານ LO, Cete Exhibitio Centrum LA, Vaļu Izstāžu Centrs LV, Banginių Parodų Centras LT, Walausstellungszentrum LB, Изложбен Центар За Китови MK, Ny Foibe Fampirantiana Trozona MG, Pusat Pameran Ikan Paus MS, തിമിംഗല പ്രദർശന കേന്ദ്രം ML, Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Wirjiet Tal-Balieni MT, Ko Te Whare Whakaaturanga Tohorā MI, व्हेल एक्झिबिशन सेंटर MR, Халим Үзэсгэлэнгийн Төв MN, व्हेल प्रदर्शनी केन्द्र NE, Hvalutstillingssenter NO, ବାଘ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନୀ କେନ୍ଦ୍ର OR, د ویلو نندارتون مرکز PS, مرکز نمایشگاهی نهنگ FA, Centrum Wystawowe Wielorybów PL, Centro De Exposições De Baleias PT, ਵ੍ਹੇਲ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨੀ ਕੇਂਦਰ PA, Centrul De Expoziții Pentru Balene RO, Китовый Выставочный Центр RU, Le Nofoaga Autu E Fa'aalia Ai Tafola SM, Изложбени Центар Китова SR, Whale Exhibition Centre SN, وهيل نمائش جو مرڪز SD, තල්මසුන් ප්‍රදර්ශන මධ්‍යස්ථානය SI, Výstavisko Veľrýb SK, Razstavišče Kitov SL, Xarunta Bandhigga Nibiriga SO, Setsi Sa Pontšo Ea Leruarua ST, Centro De Exhibición De Ballenas ES, Puseur Paméran Paus SU, Kituo Cha Maonyesho Ya Nyangumi SW, Valutställningscenter SV, Ang Whale Exhibition Center TL, Маркази Намоишгоҳи Кит TG, திமிங்கல கண்காட்சி மையம் TA, Кит Күргәзмәсе Үзәге TT, వేల్ ఎగ్జిబిషన్ సెంటర్ TE, ศูนย์จัดแสดงปลาวาฬ TH, Balina Sergi Merkezi TR, Kit Sergi Merkezi TK, Виставковий Центр Китів UK, وہیل نمائشی مرکز UR, كىت كۆرگەزمە مەركىزى UG, Kit Ko'rgazma Markazi UZ, Trung Tâm Triển Lãm Cá Voi VI, Canolfan Arddangos Morfilod CY, Walvistentoanstellingssintrum FY, Iziko Lomboniso Womnenga XH, ווייל ויסשטעלונג צענטער YI, Ile-Iṣẹ Ifihan Whale YO, Isikhungo Sombukiso Womkhomo ZU, Whale Exhibition Center EN.


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Cetacean Whale Exhibition Center Media Articles

Our articles on Cetacean, prepared for immediate use, are offered in several languages, including Dutch, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic (Standard), Korean, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish, Italian, German, French and Portuguese.


Unique Properties

As a temporary and yet to be completed project. The cultural building is expected to Iceland as a travel destination. The bionic form of the whale tail and skeleton became the language of this building. Whole building is eco-friendly, All material can be recycle and use naturel light. Not only will tad studio be creating architecture in yet another remarkable landscape, but tad studio will also take part in increasing the understanding of whales and preservation of marine life.

Tags

Contemporary Architecture, exhibition, eco-friendly, Atmosphere

Production Technology

Wood mortise and tenon joint, Concrete placement, Glass curtain wall

Design Challenge

The project focuses on environmental protection and culture exhibit . The shape is similar to the tail of a whale, echoing the whales on the sea, and the curved roof prevents snow accumulation. Interior with different heights of glass curtain walls offering different views. All materials can be recycled. The interior space retains part of the original environment, Arouse people's reflection on human activities has caused irreversible damage to Iceland's natural environment.

Project Duration

This project was developed in Italy, Milan during a period of 4 months, from August 2021 to December 2021. The location planned for the project to be implemented was in Husavik Iceland.

Operation Flow

Designed as two raised cornice, the surface of the building resembles the tail of a whale when diving, creating an imaginary connection between the land and the underwater world. The external public landscape allows locals and visitors to lie and sit and enjoy the sun during the summer months. During the winter, observe the aurora or sea whale migration through the eaves of different heights inside. The interior retains some of the original landscape vegetation and stones. The exhibition wall divides the floating space inside.

Research

The town of Husavik sits on the eastern shore of Shaky Bay, known around the world as Whale Capital of Iceland. In the past years whales have been spotted in 98% of all whale-watching trips. The curved roof becomes a new viewpoint that visitors and locals can see whale or the northern lights dancing over the sky. As a result of this curvature, snow build-up will be minimized. which is favourable for both material and energy consumption.

Inspiration

Husavik is one of best whale watching place which at the edge of the continent, and the continental plate disappears into the sea. The ocean surface separates the two worlds. The architecture shape inspiration comes from the frequent exposure of whales' tails on the sea, It seems to be the communication between underwater creatures and the land. The motive is to create a space to increase the sense of experience to feeling climate change by integrating the architecture with the surrounding lan

Image Credits

Architect/Yihao Tong 2021

Project Overview

Cetacean Whale Exhibition Center has been a Silver winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

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Silver Recognition

Yihao Tong was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Cetacean Whale Exhibition Center.

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Whale-Inspired Cetacean Exhibition Center Unveiled by Architect Yihao Tong

Architect Yihao Tong unveils the Cetacean Exhibition Center, a whale-inspired architectural marvel, set to be implemented in Husavik, Iceland, integrating eco-friendly design with the natural landscape.


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