Underwater Seaorbiter

hf_orbiter_1Jacques Rougerie’s scientific & educative underwater seaorbiter vessel

By DesignBoom 

Jacques Rougerie, a visionary architect, has conceptualized the ‘seaorbiter‘, a half submerged, half visible vessel that is dedicated to developing our knowledge of the ocean. This one-of-its-kind scientific and educative platform will provide a permanent and continuous place for research operations. It will allow humans to better understand the links between our seas and the atmosphere, the planktonic balance, the impact of climate change and the decrease of marine biodiversity.

The ‘seaorbiter’ has enough space in its upper (above water) and lower (below water) decks to accommodate multidisciplinary crews of between 18 to 22. In its submerged half, the platform has the ability to directly deploy many under-the-sea types of observation devices. this, together with its capability of slow motion drifting, enables detailed and continuous research. It aims to make major head-ways in various fields such as nutrition, health, biotechnologies and renewable marine engines.

With planned missions around the mediterranean and then exploring an atlantic route, the ‘seaoribter’ is under construction, with its top, named the eye, set to be completed in april 2015.

Images courtesy of Jacques Rougerie
Click here to watch the video.

 

Get our newsletter

Get monthly updates with unique HomeFront updates and stay up to date with tips and trends

Wild Blue Restaurant+Bar

Described as seafood forward, Pacific Northwest cuisine guided by French and Italian influences, Wild Blue serves the very finest of sustainable local ingredients accompanied by attentive service. A multi-award winning restaurant led by Chef Alex Chen, Executive Chef, Derek Bendig,

Liquid Assets

Utopian dream Make it vibrantly yours with style and personality that’s bold but balanced.axor-design.com Comfy, cozy self-care Taking care of yourself is more important than ever in today’s busy world. Take a deep breath and choose not to sweat the

Favourite Things

Perched way up high Designed by Formafatal studio, Achiote Jungle Villas are minimalist, glass encased tree houses in the rainforests of Costa Rica. The property has only two adult-only retreats, casa Nefrit and casa Jaspis. Jump in the East River’s

Liquid Assets

Slim and elegant Designed by Barber Osgerby, this penthouse concept is called Skyline.axor-design.com Comfy, cozy self-care Taking care of yourself is more important than ever in today’s busy world. Take a deep breath and choose not to sweat the small

Spring luncheon

By Sheila Centner @sebandsheila @sheilacentner @eatertainment  Spring brings not just warmer weather, but the joy of outdoor gatherings on the horizon. With the cold months behind us, it’s time to reunite with friends in backyards or lakeside settings. As blooms

A seaside resort that’s a window to the world

Japan always surprises me. In the best way. Two hours from the shiny surface of Tokyo, my plane circles a mountainous green island. It could be the Caribbean but instead, it’s a Unesco World Heritage site that’s part of Japan.