A Survey of Awesome Aquarium Architecture

Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences by Renzo Piano – San Francisco, California

Images via SYSTEMS; Green Space Today; SanFrancisco

A stunning blend of old and new, the aquarium is the cornerstone of this inspiring educational complex in the heart of San Francisco’s lush Golden Gate Park. Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Renzo Piano, the building features an amazing 2.5-acre green roof that you can visit after you’ve toured the dark waters below. Good to know: The Academy provides secure bicycle parking at the front and back entrances, as well as an electric car recharging station at the loading dock.