National Oceanography Centre // Stonehaven, Scotland

Shedding light on the marine environment globally, this project will advance oceanographic research by recording and collecting data on both past and present ocean conditions. This is crucial in adapting to rising sea temperatures, increasing acidity, and declining oxygen levels, key indicators of our changing climate. Continued research is essential for understanding and addressing the widespread damage inflicted on marine life and ecosystems.

The ocean is essential for all life on Earth, responsible for over half of the oxygen we breathe while sustaining 3.5 billion people as their primary food source.

Located in what was once the thriving fishing port of Stonehaven, the facility for students and researchers will be connected to a larger existing globalised network of oceanography research. Grounded in its historical context, the building uses local Aberdeenshire stone to sit within the conservation harbour. With facilities including:

A Research vessel docking station,

Oceanographic laboratories,

Data processing and analysis systems,

A Specialized Equipment Store,

Education facilities

Tanks

Conference & Offices

Public facilities

On the waterfront with direct access to the sea, the centre will host exciting spaces, with dynamic views of the surrounding cliff landscape, encouraging innovation and research within the building. While interacting and educating the public on pressing issues that particularly affect communities such as their own, this project connects Scotland to a larger network of oceanography research critical in addressing the climate emergency.