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<br />Request for Proposal- "Aquatic Entertainment Complex" <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida <br />November 8, 2010 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Luft report classifies the subject site as "the most suitable site in the preceding analysis <br />of alternative locations for a park and open space that can fulfill the need for a central <br />gathering place for the Sunny Isles community." The concept for the Aquatic <br />Entertainment Center is based on a need for "a set of venues for the full expression of <br />civic life," which are identified in a group of distinct elements and/or areas all working <br />together to offer its patrons a series of different experiences. With that in mind, the <br />project design incorporates a multitude of attractive elements that heighten the overall <br />experience of visitors and contribute to the richness of the project. <br /> <br />Desiqn Strateqy: The long elongated parcel flanked by highly travelled roadways <br />presented certain design challenges that translated into opportunities for creative design <br />elements that serve multiple functions. In order to maximize the functionality of the <br />park, accommodate the greatest number of parking spaces, and serve the greatest <br />number of users, the site was designed to complement the various functions discussed <br />below. In addition, to ease on-going operation and maintenance costs, materials and <br />finishes will be selected that require minimal maintenance, are highly durable, and <br />create a strong sense of place and activate the pedestrian realm. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />The Aquatic Entertainment Center: <br />A state-of-the-art aquatic <br />entertainment facility offers attraction <br />and interactive activities for visitors <br />of all ages. The facility will feature a <br />learning center, gift shop, restaurant <br />space, multiple activity spaces, and <br />exhibit display areas. <br /> <br /> <br />The facility will incorporate various <br />educational elements such as a <br />working Marine Laboratory where <br />visitors can interact and learn about sea life, fish farming, marine biology, aquaculture <br />and plant life. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br /> <br />The space features two large ceiling tanks - one <br />displaying jelly fish and the other sea horses and <br />similar species - with clear bottoms that provide <br />visitors with an enriched sensory experience with <br />360 degree views of the sea life resulting in a <br />feeling of being under the sea. <br /> <br />Other interactive activities include a sea ray <br />encounter and a penguin play yard where visitors <br />will be able to touch, interact, play, and learn <br />about the wildlife. The Sea-Bob adventure pool <br /> <br />3 of 32 <br />