New plans lodged for dolphin-watching facility in Aberdeen

Monday 10 December 2018

New plans lodged for dolphin-watching facility in Aberdeen
Greyhope Bay Ltd has unveiled fresh plans for a new dolphin-watching facility at the Torry Battery in Aberdeen

Designed by RGU Professor of Architecture, Gokay Deveci, the plans have now been submitted for a temporary structure at the Torry Battery monument, which is managed by Historic Environment Scotland.

‘Dolphins at the Battery’ will serve as a first phase of Greyhope Bay’s long-term vision to deliver a world class marine experience centre and visitor attraction that will connect Aberdeen and the North East with our marine world.

Fiona McIntyre, managing director of Greyhope Bay, commented: “Dolphins at the Battery is a great opportunity to deliver facility on site in the immediate whilst road testing our ideas for our long-term project. 

“The first phase will see us create space on site that offers a unique viewing platform, exhibition space, a café and toilets allowing people to connect with our natural environment and explore an extraordinary local historic monument, Torry Battery.

‘’Torry Battery is steeped in history and we were delighted that both Aberdeen City Council and Historic Environment Scotland are keen to see it brought back to life.”

“Torry Battery overlooks one of the best dolphin viewing points in Europe and we are looking to create a building that will allow people to view this, our city, beach and bustling harbour in comfort, for the first time.”

Professor Gokay Deveci, based at Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, working with Bryan Gray at DYNAMIX Modular, added: “This is exciting news for both the city and its residents, which sees an innovatively designed autonomous temporary facility, utilising repurposed shipping containers, finished with timber cladding.

“Using a pre-existing structure delivers an affordable and fully recyclable unit with minimum impact on site and a ready-made canvas to build a unique window to the sea.

“A significant element of the work for both the staff and students involved here at RGU, is how we can aid and deliver a positive impact to the communities in which we operate.”

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