a modern marine research facility corridor and kitchen canteen interior inspired by the irish coastal landscape of carna galway the design features a biophilic ocean themed aesthetic with the following key elements colour palette cool ocean blues pale aqua sage green and soft grey tones throughout with warm natural birch wood as a counterpoint materials finishes natural birch laminated cabinetry and joinery porcelanosa stone effect floor tiles in warm grey deep navy blue metro tiles as splashbacks marea blu matt mid grey painted exposed industrial ceilings with pendant lighting and brass hardware with a protective coating key features floor to ceiling glazing flooding the space with natural light colourful illustrated sea life wall graphics fish crustaceans marine creatures in a botanical illustration style suspended circular acoustic ceiling panels bespoke birch timber bench seating and vertical timber fin screens atmosphere clean scandinavian influenced industrial aesthetic meets coastal irish nature bright airy and welcoming a space where scientific innovation and natural beauty converge think calm atlantic ocean meets contemporary laboratory chic
