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An aquarium without traditional boundaries
The 360-degree aquarium is one of the most impressive exhibits of its kind. Visitors can walk around the entire tank and experience the underwater world from every angle.
- fully panoramic aquarium
- more than 1,000 fish
- habitat of an Indo-Pacific coral reef
- sharks, rays, and numerous tropical species
The animals appear to move freely in space – without visible barriers or distracting structures.
Why PLEXIGLAS® is essential in aquarium construction
Such a project would hardly be possible with conventional glass. PLEXIGLAS® offers key advantages that make this type of construction feasible.
- extremely high strength under water pressure
- enables complex shapes such as cylinders or tunnels
- large, seamless components
- significantly lighter than glass
These properties make PLEXIGLAS® the preferred material for modern large-scale aquariums.
Crystal-clear visibility without distortion
A key factor for the visitor experience is optical quality. PLEXIGLAS® stands out with its exceptional transparency.
- colorless, brilliant clarity
- no optical distortion
- clear visibility even with thick panels
This makes animals and their environment appear highly realistic – almost like a real dive.
A 360-degree experience without visible structure
The goal of the project was to create an almost invisible boundary between visitors and the underwater world.
- seamless, large-format elements
- no visible structural components
- continuous curved design
The result is an immersive experience with maximum proximity to the underwater world.
Technical challenges behind the scenes
In addition to design and optics, such an aquarium places high demands on engineering and structural stability.
- extreme loads from large water volumes
- integration into existing buildings
- precise planning and manufacturing
PLEXIGLAS® provides the reliability and safety required for long-term applications.
Typical applications
- large aquariums and zoos
- underwater tunnels
- theme parks and experience worlds
- research and specialized installations
Wherever transparency, strength, and design must come together, PLEXIGLAS® demonstrates its full potential.
Conclusion
The 360-degree aquarium at Haus des Meeres impressively demonstrates what modern materials can achieve.
PLEXIGLAS® enables spectacular designs, perfect visibility, and a unique visitor experience – ideal for applications where engineering and design go hand in hand.