Institute of Marine Affairs
These new premises for the Institute of Marine Affairs consist of four buildings clustered around a small piazza. The research block (shown here) includes 15 labs for marine chemistry, fisheries and aquaculture, and environmental research. The information block includes the library, IT offices, and children’s education facilities. The auditorium includes an exhibition gallery and small bar, and the administrative block houses all operational staff on two floors, flanked by a parade of aquaria.
Project Client:
Institute of Marine Affairs
Project Architect
acla:works
Project Contractor
R.K. Plummer and Associates Ltd.
Civil + Structural Engineers
KS&P Limited
Mechanical + Electrical Engineers
Genivar (ADeB Consultants)
Interior Designer
acla:works
Quantity Surveyor
Anthony Krogh & Associates
Project Management
acla:works
Area
2,900 sq metres (research block)
Function
Research building and offices
Location
Chaguaramas, Trinidad
Status
Completed 2009
