Jelly-fish 45 Habitat

Jelly-fish 45 , designed by Giancarlo Zema is a floating dwelling unit for up to six persons. It's spacious dimensions are 10 metres high with a diameter of over 15 metres. The Jelly-fish 45 would be ideally situated in sea parks, atolls, bays and seas rich in flora and fauna. The Jelly-fish 45 allows the sea dwelling owners to live either above or below sea level in perfect harmony with the ocean environment.

It consists of five levels connected by a spiral staircase. The top level is 5.6 metres above the sea level and has been kept for study rooms. The next lower level is situated at 3.5 metres above the sea level and contains the night time zone while the next lower level at 1.4 metres contains the daytime zone with a kitchen and bathrooms. The lowest living level at 0.8 metres above the sea level is semi-submerged and has been kept for the guest room, bathroom and technical spaces.

The acrylic viewport globe situated at -3.00 mts above the sea level allows the occupants conmplete enjoyment of the submarine world. Its shape comes from the observation of jellyfishes that animate our seas with their transparent and weightless structure. The main carrying structural component of the Jelly-fish 45 is entirely constructed from plastic reinforced by incorporated fiberglass while the submarine globe is made from acrylic with a high compressive resistance.
 

Technical Characteristics Jelly-fish 45

Maximum diameter - 15 meters
Accomodation - 6/8 beds
Main structure - high density fibreglass
Deck surface - solid teak
Extensible gangway - electro-hydraulic in inox and teak with remote control
External views - electrochromatic system in polycarbonate
Observation bulb - 3 meter o.s.l. with structure in fibreglass at high density, acrylic viewports
Equipment - approved fire extinguishers, navigation spread
Water capacity - 1000 litre with autoclave system
Internal electric system - Two generator of 16.000W for service 24V light throughout, electric outlets for 24 and 220V
Air-conditioning - reverse system (108.000 BTU/h)
Power source options - photovoltaic panels on fibreglass structure
Certification - ABS
Cost - $USD 2,500,000

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