Located in the Hardangerfjord, in the west of Norway, the “Salmon Eye” – designed by Danish architecture firm Kvorning Design and commissioned by Eide Fjordbruk, which aims to sets the standard for the future of aquaculture – is a floating space in the shape of a salmon eye, dedicated to the breeding of these fish. Officially opened at the beginning of this September, the project will primarily be used for learning, teaching, and discussing salmon farming.

The floating building houses roughly 10,000 square feet, distributed over four floors. The structure rests on the top of a platform and weighs 1,256 tons; it reaches a height of almost 50 feet and has been sized to withstand waves up to 13 feet high. The lower floor houses a private cinema space, while the upper levels are occupied by a long spiral ramp that allows access to a number of exhibition spaces. A panoramic terrace offers a 360-degree view of the fjord and surrounding mountains.

“Salmon Eye will become an international design icon for Eide Fjordbruk and revolutionize sustainable aquaculture in the future. I am convinced that the floating aquaculture information center and art installation will be setting new standards for sustainable aquaculture in every aspect”, says Kvorning Design.