Shohei Shigematsu of OMA reveals Miami Beach's first underwater sculptural park and artificial reef, The ReefLine

2020-11-20T13:50:00-05:00

Shohei Shigematsu of OMA announces the firm's upcoming project, the ReefLine, in collaboration with cultural placemaker Ximena Caminos. Leading the project's masterplan and structural design will be Shigematsu and his team, while Caminos will lead as its artistic director.

Known for its high-end coastal amenities and luxury living, the project seems like a fitting attraction to add to Miami's growing list of "must-sees" aiming to entertain as well as inform.

Image courtesy of OMA

The first of its kind in Miami Beach, the 7-mile park and artificial reef aims to "protect and serve Miami's marine life and coastal resilience efforts." Set to be completed in phases, the design team plans for the project's first mile to open in December 2021.

The first phase will open with permanent installations by Argentine conceptual artist Leandro Erlich (b. 1973) and Shohei Shigematsu/OMA. Image and text courtesy of OMA

"Erlich will create an underwater incarnation of his popular sand-sculpted “tra...

Marine Conservation Initiative Named Winner of the 2011 Buckminster Fuller Challenge

2011-06-13T12:58:04-04:00

Blue Ventures, a conservation organization that simultaneously protects marine environments while improving the standard of living in some of the world's poorest coastal communities, has been named the winner of the 2011 Buckminster Fuller Challenge. The London based non-profit, which validates the bio-economic viability of conservation, was awarded $100,000 to further develop and scale up its work.

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Shohei Shigematsu of OMA reveals Miami Beach's first underwater sculptural park and artificial reef, The ReefLine

Marine Conservation Initiative Named Winner of the 2011 Buckminster Fuller Challenge