California Academy of Sciences
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The California Academy of Sciences, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2003, is planning for a major new initiative: a comprehensive rebuilding project unprecedented among the world's largest natural history museums. Once completed, the new Academy promises to be a symbol of excellence architecturally, educationally, and scientifically. Click here for more information.

This project included many interesting facets; design, visualization, physical model creation and more. Many issues were addressed via CG simulation, line of sight, massing, refractive distortion etc.

I had the pleasure of addressing these matters and seeing the stretchability of a topologically sound dataset.

California Coast Tank

VISUALIZATION

PHOTONIC SIMULATION

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VISUALIZATION

Initially there was no plans to do any visualization, but the renders were deemed worthy and went on to be used as part of presentations to the science staff at the academy, as well as fund raising activities, pitches and promotions.


Surface Life Pools (above)
A view from the catwalk on the top floor of the tank. As part of this exhibit, there are small self contained pools that house many forms of small aquatic life. The wave tests were conducted to insure the wave would not interfere with these pools; i.e. wash out the critters.

Main View (right)
A view showing the formation from the main downstairs view.

Cavern View (below)
A view of the close quarter cave area. A truly immersive experience.

 

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