An aquarium in the middle of a large interior; the aquarium tank, walls and ceiling are made out of concrete.

Baltic Sea Science Centre Skansen (Sweden)

A dive into marine research

The five-storey Baltic Sea Science Centre in Skansen, Sweden, focuses on the Baltic Sea from a habitat, research, and environmental perspective. The facility features pools, research rooms, and an aquarium tunnel where large predator fishes swim just above visitors' heads. In the exhibition section, the Baltic's main challenges are highlighted: environmental toxins, fishing, and overfertilization.

The aquarium sections, which are the most exposed areas of the centre, are built with a site-cast concrete frame. The upper parts of the building have a steel and concrete frame and the facade consists of concrete, glass, and wood.

Heidelberg Materials delivered 1,300 cubic metres concrete for this project. The biggest challenge was to meet the specifications of the customer with respect to waterproofing and strength. Steps such as casting windows into pools were also very challenging, but the results speak for themselves.

Objektdaten

  • Skansen

    Owner

  • SH Bygg

    Contractor

  • 2019

    Completion

A building with wooden panneling and a concrete base

Baltic Sea Science Centre Skansen, Sweden. Heidelberg Materials' subsidiary delivered 1,300 cubic metres concrete for this project.

Betongindustri

A contemporary structure is distinguished by a facade with vertical wooden elements and expansive window sections, set against the backdrop of an unclouded blue sky. The leafless branches of a tree on the right add a natural accent to the crisp forms of the architecture.

Baltic Sea Science Centre Skansen, Sweden. Heidelberg Materials' subsidiary Betongindustri delivered 1,300 cubic metres concrete for this project.

Skansen, Photographer Pernille Tofte

An aquarium in the middle of a large interior; the aquarium tank, walls and ceiling are made out of concrete.

Baltic Sea Science Centre Skansen, Sweden. Heidelberg Materials' subsidiary delivered 1,300 cubic metres concrete for this project.

Betongindustri

An aquatic panorama within an aquarium tunnel, encircled by diverse fish gliding above and around, with lighting casting a deep blue tint to the surroundings. Silhouettes of several observers of the marine life are discernible.

Baltic Sea Science Centre Skansen, Sweden. Heidelberg Materials' subsidiary delivered 1,300 cubic metres concrete for this project.

Skansen, Photographer Dan Lepp

A building with wooden panneling and a concrete base

Baltic Sea Science Centre Skansen, Sweden. Heidelberg Materials' subsidiary delivered 1,300 cubic metres concrete for this project.

Betongindustri

A contemporary structure is distinguished by a facade with vertical wooden elements and expansive window sections, set against the backdrop of an unclouded blue sky. The leafless branches of a tree on the right add a natural accent to the crisp forms of the architecture.

Baltic Sea Science Centre Skansen, Sweden. Heidelberg Materials' subsidiary Betongindustri delivered 1,300 cubic metres concrete for this project.

Skansen, Photographer Pernille Tofte

An aquarium in the middle of a large interior; the aquarium tank, walls and ceiling are made out of concrete.

Baltic Sea Science Centre Skansen, Sweden. Heidelberg Materials' subsidiary delivered 1,300 cubic metres concrete for this project.

Betongindustri

An aquatic panorama within an aquarium tunnel, encircled by diverse fish gliding above and around, with lighting casting a deep blue tint to the surroundings. Silhouettes of several observers of the marine life are discernible.

Baltic Sea Science Centre Skansen, Sweden. Heidelberg Materials' subsidiary delivered 1,300 cubic metres concrete for this project.

Skansen, Photographer Dan Lepp