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Construction on the AUDC is expected to begin in the middle of this year, with the underwater centre to open by December 2022. Once operational, the marine observatory is expected to draw more than 900,000 visitors annually.
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Baca-designed whale-shaped marine observatory to surface in WA

An underwater marine observatory resembling a huge whale surfacing from the sea will soon come up off the coast of Geographe Bay in Western Australia.
Architecture News & Editorial Desk
Architecture News & Editorial Desk

27 Jan 2021 • 2m read • View Author

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The observatory resembles a huge whale surfacing from the sea

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The marine observatory comes complete with an underwater trail and dining facilities

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Glass windows will be integrated throughout the observatory above and under the sea to provide views to visitors

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