Mud Island River Park and Aquarium

  • Architecture
    Comprehensive Planning
    Programming
    Site Evaluation
    Site Planning
    Wayfinding/Signage

  • Comprehensive Planning
    Enhanced Site Accessibility
    Environmental Education Strategies
    Green Vegetative Roof
    Habitat Restoration
    Heat Island Effect Mitigation
    Light Pollution Reduction
    Low Maintenance Materials
    Passive Building Envelope
    Permeable Surface Expansion
    Rainwater Management
    Reclaimed Building Materials
    Wetland Preservation

  • Completed December 2017

  • Memphis, Tennessee

A sequence of spaces along the length of the Aquarium and the corresponding Mississippi River Model tells a story that is only possible in Memphis. The Vision Plan capitalizes on the built assets created in the 20th century, enhancing them with a pedestrian-oriented public park and engaging amenities, and utilizes and celebrates the dynamic relationship and elevation changes that exists between the river and land. The journey is populated by interactive exhibits and educational opportunities, oriented around water studies. With a seamless experience along both sides of the river and harbor edges, the Plan elevates the economic potential and public well-being of Memphis. The river, island, harbor, and bluff become connected as one park experience informed by the Memphis Riverfront Concept (i.e. to Foster/Restore/Connect), as developed by Studio Gang Architects. The Vision Plan was created by archimania with Peter Chermayeff LLC and BWS&C. 

The proposed new Mud Island River Park and Aquarium showcases the City’s rich heritage through a best-in-class 21st-century experience, fueling economic downtown development and rivaling other nationally known aquarium-focused waterfront developments.

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