A rooftop aquarium high above the streets of Ikebukuro, where soft blue lighting, transparent walkways and fish tanks sit against a backdrop of the city skyline. The contrast between the contained water world and the urban view outside produces a dreamlike experience, that gives a nod to the Frutiger Aero & Helvetica Aero aesthetics of the mid 2000s. Penguins and sea lions appear to swim against the sky, while jellyfish displays and soft, fluorescent lighting create a calm, surreal environment.
Key features include:
- Rooftop location with city views
- Glass tunnels and transparent walkways
- Soft fluorescent lighting and aquatic displays
- Strong nature-meets-urban contrast
Photo credits: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-a-penguin-swimming-underwater-10471436/ , “P8040471” by Zengame, CC BY 2.0 , Tripadvisor
