Bespoke Residential Aquariums
RedFin have designed and built unique, custom aquariums for numerous luxury private residences around the world.
From jellyfish aquariums to corals reef tanks, RedFin’s design team have the knowledge and experience to make your dream aquarium become a reality.
Below you will see some of RedFin’s projects completed for luxury private residences world-wide.
FLOOR TO CEILING AQUARIUM
COMPLETED: 2024
LOCATION: CONFIDENTIAL
Project Overview:
We designed, built, and installed a breathtaking 4-meter (158-inch) floor-to-ceiling aquarium, complete with custom-crafted artificial corals. Engineered to support a diverse range of marine life, this one-of-a-kind installation features a cutting-edge filtration system housed in a dedicated room beneath the tank.
A unique maintenance design allows access from the floor above, ensuring seamless upkeep without disrupting the aquarium’s striking presence. Spanning from floor to ceiling, this masterpiece serves as a stunning focal point, elevating the ambiance of the VIP residence.
THE NEST
COMPLETED: 2024
LOCATION: Dubai
BRIEF: Design, build and install a custom acrylic aquarium with a cantilevered structure. The aquarium extends 8cm from the wall creating a floating effect.
GLASS FLOOR AQUARIUM
DIMENSIONS 5m (L) X 3M (W) X 1M (H)
LOCATION: UNITED KINGDOM
COMPLETED: 2023
BRIEF: In partnership with Charterhouse Aquatics, RedFin was commissioned to design and construct a large indoor pond/aquarium viewable from a glass bridge installed above the water. Visitors to the residence can walk over the top of the pond and look down on the tropical fish and stingrays below.
The laminated glass and steel structure was engineered to be structurally sound under the weight of multiple people standing or walking on it. A state-of-the-art filtration system was installed remotely on the process to keep the water crystal clear and in the perfect parameters for delicate tropical fish.
CURVED ACRYLIC REEF AQUARIUM
DIMENSIONS 1.75M (L) X 1M (W) X 1.5M (H)
LOCATION: HONG KONG
COMPLETED: 2020
BRIEF: Design, build and install a custom acrylic reef aquarium with a curved front panel. The aquarium is triangular shaped so it can tightly fit into the corner of the room. A custom designed saltwater filtration system was built to fit into the tight space below the tank.
DUBAI VILLA ARTIFICIAL REEF
DIMENSIONS 4.5M (L) X 1M (W) X 2.5M (H)
LOCATION: DUBAI
COMPLETED: 2019
BRIEF: Design a one of a kind acrylic reef aquarium displaying artificial corals and coral reef fish. A colour controllable LED lighting was installed above the tanks and a state of the art, custom built water filtration system was installed in a room below the aquarium.
7M (23ft) LIVE REEF AQUARIUM
LOCATION: HONG KONG
DIMENSIONS: 7M (L) X 1M (W) X 1.1M (H)
COMPLETED: 2018
BRIEF: Design, build install and provide ongoing maintenance for a 7 meter (23 feet) long reef aquarium containing a range of corals and marine fish.
10,000 LITRE IN-WALL JELLYFISH AQUARIUM
LOCATION: DUBIA
COMPLETED: 2017
BRIEF: Design, build and install a 10,000 liter jellyfish aquarium for a private villa in Dubai. The aquarium can be viewed from two rooms through an ornate gold frame. The jellyfish are illuminated by a custom made LED lighting system which can be programmed to light the aquarium in a range of colours.
IN-WALL JELLYFISH AQUARIUM
LOCATION: HONG KONG
COMPLETED: 2017
BRIEF: Design a large jellyfish aquarium suitable for keeping a wide range of jellyfish species for a luxury private residence in Hong Kong
