The Gyre Seascraper is a floating zero emissions eco-development from Canadian-based Zigloo Design, and a conceptual underwater skyscraper created to bring together scientists and tourists to better understand the ocean. The Gyre Seascraper concept design was created for the Evolo Skyscraper Design Competition. The 212,000m2 (52.3 acre), multi-level design, uses wind, solar, and tidal energy generation technologies while providing adequate space for living and working, shops, restaurants, gardens, and recreation activities.
The inverted underwater skyscraper features four radial arms extending out from the central area that stabilize the structure while also creating a 1.25km (0.78 mile) long port, large enough to accommodate the world’s largest ships. The centre column of the Gyre Seascraper features multiple floor levels within a double-hulled vortex with glass windows. The top two levels are dedicated to restaurants, shopping and community activities. The intermediate levels are designed to accommodate long-term residents, ocean experts, and hotel guests, with room for more than 2000 people. The lower levels are dedicated to oceanographic research and also features space for a public interpretive centre.
