Quiet Waters Rest Area
I redesigned a multipurpose room at Adventure Aquarium (Camden, NJ) as a bioluminescent-themed rest area.
Final render in Unreal. I modeled all assets in Rhino and textured in Substance PT.
Challenge
On a site visit to the Aquarium, I noticed visitors using a neglected multipurpose room as an informal rest area due to a lack of seating elsewhere. I took measurements to redesign it more intentionally around the room’s architecture.
Selected redesign area from wayfinding map.
Reference photo of original room from site visit.
Visual References
I referenced bioluminescent organisms for the lighting concept and overall theme.
Crystal jellyfish
Comb jelly
Moon jellyfish
Modeling and Sketching Process
Rough overhead sketch.
Interior ideation.
Rhino modeling.
Unreal Engine rendering.
Strategic Design Details
Sand dollar kids' tables, located near the existing nursing room.
Shell study tables for Rutgers college students.
Nap pods for parents with infants.
Wave-shaped acoustic panels, paired with ocean sounds.
Wayfinding window decal, blocking parking lot view and preventing disruption to quiet space.
Signage, consistent with existing wayfinding.
Coral tables overlooking Camden Harbor view.