Singapore Oceanarium’s new Research and Learning Centre, opening at Resorts World Sentosa this month, is certified ‘Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy’ by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority.
Singapore Oceanarium’s new Research and Learning Centre, opening at Resorts World Sentosa this month, offers a rooftop space, immersive learning labs, collaborative workspaces and seminar rooms for events.
The purpose-built centre for research and marine conservation, certified ‘Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy’ by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority, has also been designed with sustainability at its core, with energy needs fuelled entirely by solar power. The building features a lightweight concrete façade and aluminium shades to reduce heat gain and cooling demands, while the use of natural light minimises reliance on artificial lighting.
Its purpose-built facilities include:
Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic Rooms: Conducive learning space where up to three classrooms can be seamlessly combined to form a larger area for engagement and learning.
The Wave: Bleacher stairs featuring wide, staggered steps with ample space for sitting and socialising, encouraging group conversations and casual talks in a comfortable, open environment.
Edutorium: Versatile, multi-functional space with state-of-the-art digital capabilities that can be configured flexibly for lectures, presentations and interactive learning experiences.
The Beacon: Rooftop event space with panoramic views of the waterfront, providing a vibrant, open-air setting ideal for community gatherings, cocktail receptions, or corporate events.
Marine Lab: A dynamic learning environment that comprises three distinct areas – a teaching lab that brings together students and educators for marine science programmes; a research lab that welcomes visiting scientists to pursue projects advancing understanding of the ocean; and a wet lab where hands-on experiments turn theory into tangible experience.
The Beacon is a rooftop event space at Singapore Oceanarium.The new centre underscores Singapore Oceanarium’s commitment to becoming the leading hub in Asia for marine biodiversity conservation, marine ecosystem protection and restoration, as well as empowering communities and supporting authorities to drive positive change.
The Centre aims to augment Singapore Oceanarium’s educational offerings and provide advanced facilities for scientists and researchers to conduct valuable research work and drive marine science outreach on-site. It will host a number of conservation events aimed at uniting experts, institutions and communities to protect and conserve marine biodiversity.
Lam Xue Ying, vice-president of Singapore Oceanarium said: “The Research and Learning Centre reflects our ongoing commitment to create a collaborative ecosystem that brings together like-minded partners to turn science into action and advance our efforts in marine conservation, research and education. We hope for this to be a space that combines forces across the ocean community – and beyond – to restore vital marine habitats towards a thriving future for our oceans.”