Design
The most vital stage of any project.
Every successful aquarium begins with a carefully considered design process — combining spatial planning, technical development, and artistic curation to create a living system that evolve naturally from initial concept through to commissioning.
PHASE 01
Consultation & Project Brief
The consultation stage establishes the vision, technical requirements, and overall objectives of the project. Working closely with clients, architects, designers, and key stakeholders, we assess: ● Spatial opportunities ● Installation requirements ● Project scope ● Budgets ● Programme timelines ● Operational considerations This stage forms the foundation for the wider design and development process.
PHASE 02
Design Development
Once the project brief is established, the design phase translates ideas into a fully coordinated installation proposal. This stage may include: ● Aquascape and livestock planning ● Architectural integration studies ● 2D technical drawings ● Scaled 3D modelling ● CGI visualisation ● Engineering coordination ● Life support planning ● Material and finish selection Throughout the process, ViDERE collaborates closely with project teams to ensure the installation integrates seamlessly into the wider environment.
PHASE 03
Technical Planning & Cost Development
As the design develops, system specifications, installation logistics, and project costs are refined into a coordinated delivery strategy. This stage includes: ● equipment specification ● Structural coordination ● Installation planning ● Operational considerations ● Programme scheduling ● Risk assessments ● Service access planning ● Long-term management strategy
PHASE 04
Design Package & Project Delivery
As the design develops, system specifications, installation logistics, and project costs are refined into a coordinated delivery strategy. This stage includes: ● equipment specification ● structural coordination ● installation planning ● operational considerations ● programme scheduling ● risk assessments ● service access planning ● long-term management strategy
