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Atlantis
adventure
Domain for lost parents, herzliya marina
The story of the lost island of Atlantis is
one of the most intriguing unsolved riddles
of history. Plato mentioned it in his
Timaeus and Critias dialogues as an island
that had sunk to the depths of the sea
following severe earthquakes. Critias tells
that the island was built of circular strips
of land and sea along which stood colorful
gilded temples. The location of the island,
which probably included ten city-states, is
unknown, although descriptions would place
it beyond the straits of Gibraltar, in its
namesake - the Atlantic Ocean.
The Atlantis Adventure Club is, however,
located at the east side of the Arena mall
in the Herzliya marina. Making use of the
fascinating story to give kids (and their
parents) a mysterious respite, it gradually
reveals itself through a sequence of
imaginative attractions.
Extending over 1200 sq.m, the space was
intended to serve as one of the mall’s
anchors. However, in contrast to usual
brand-shops meant to attract buyers, this
one draws various age groups looking for
recreation in a protected atmosphere.
Corresponding to the theme, the place is
designed as an imaginary city that had sunk
into the sea, creating its own inner world.
The attractions - the “city centers” - are
connected by “streets”, with resting corners
along them where parents can relax while
looking after their fun-having kiddies.
The main entrance is designed as an ancient
mysterious gate - a dark mouth that invites
the curious to peek in. The floor is
designed as the sea floor, the columns are
sea flora, and one may climb the walls
between the "fish".
The entire space is controlled by a central
turbo sound system which operates the light
bodies, washing the design components with
colorful light, enhancing the atmosphere of
mystery.
The attractions include: a multi-activity
amusement installation for climbing,
crawling, sliding, hiding, swinging; a
sponge-ball shooting range; a mini-omega; a
ball pool; a navigation pool of marine
animals; crash-cars; wall-climbing; bull’s
eye shooting; theme simulators; computer
games; a “hovering” carousel; a birthday
party space; a performance stage designed as
a sandy island on the sea floor, for theater,
bands and karaoke.
Architect Zvika Tamari. TEAM Architects
Photos: Eyal Bartov.
Ami Ran
Illustrations ahead
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