The Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion
Challenge
Designing Systems for Extreme Marine Conditions
Creating immersive audiovisual (AV) systems for a world-class aquarium required TEECOM to address an unusual combination of environmental stressors. High humidity, salt air corrosion, and the constant presence of water posed risks to electronic and AV components. Additionally, mounting equipment in areas supporting massive loads — including a concrete bowl holding 100,000 pounds of water — required close coordination with the architect and structural engineer to ensure AV components were installed on pre-coordinated structural systems.
Integrating Advanced Audiovisual Technology into Immersive Exhibits
The Ocean Pavilion’s more than 15 exhibits demanded sophisticated audiovisual experiences while creating seamless visitor flow and durability for daily public interaction. Designing show control, VR experiences, and media distribution networks that interface reliably across each exhibit’s unique form and function required integration planning early in the design process.
Solutions
Selecting Long-Lasting Equipment
To meet these conditions, TEECOM specified corrosion-resistant, high-humidity-rated equipment across all systems. Mounting solutions were engineered to integrate with structural elements safely, even in high-load zones. This approach ensured robust performance despite challenging waterfront exposure and heavy structural demands.
Designing Holistic Audiovisual Systems
TEECOM delivered a unified audiovisual design that included impact assessments, virtual reality systems, show control frameworks, and a resilient network layout. Media storage and distribution were planned to support both real-time and scheduled content across disparate exhibit zones. By aligning AV infrastructure with the Pavilion’s overall exhibit network architecture, the team ensured that high-performance systems worked seamlessly within a flexible and maintainable framework.
Services
- Design & Engineering
Systems
- Audiovisual
About
The Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion is a new waterfront destination that connects visitors to the marine environments of Seattle. TEECOM provided technology design for the specialized components and electronics that brought Seattle Aquarium’s vision to life, supporting more than 15 immersive exhibits.
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