{"id":20180,"date":"2026-02-02T15:07:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfacewow.com\/staging\/8523\/?p=20180"},"modified":"2026-02-26T18:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:06:42","slug":"bringing-the-ocean-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfacewow.com\/staging\/8523\/bringing-the-ocean-to-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing the Ocean to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Bringing the Ocean to Life<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Product: The Dazzler<\/p>

RangeLocation: Bray Co. Wicklow, Ireland<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bringing the Ocean to Life, Above Your Head\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Marine Life Bray Aquarium wanted a space that didn\u2019t just display marine life, but <\/span>felt<\/span><\/i> like part of the ocean itself. Working closely with <\/span>Chris McCreedy Design<\/b><\/a>, the vision was clear: create a vibrant, dynamic environment that would fire children\u2019s imaginations and offer adults a moment of unexpected wonder.<\/span>o fostered student engagement in a unique and memorable way.<\/p>

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To make that vision a reality, <\/span>Off the Wall Creative<\/b><\/a> turned to one statement material: <\/span>Surface Wow\u2019s <\/b>Dazzler Range <\/b><\/a>in SL Ocean Silver<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A Ceiling That Shimmers With Life\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From the moment visitors enter, the new ceiling becomes the star of the experience. The reflective movement of the <\/span>SL Ocean Silver<\/b> finish creates the illusion of rippling water overhead, transforming the room into a playful, immersive space.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This single design feature completely changes the atmosphere:<\/strong><\/p>

  1. Unique Selfie\/Immersive Walkway:<\/strong> The goal was to transform a corridor in the BC building into an extraordinary walkway. The challenge was to make it removable and wall-friendly, ensuring no damage to the existing structure.<\/li>
  2. UU Portal:<\/strong> Inspired by the New York\/Dublin Portal, the idea was to design interactive portals across campuses. These installations would enable students to connect with one another in real-time through colorful frames that housed screens and webcams.<\/li><\/ol>

    The design concept and the material choice work seamlessly together, creating a feature that feels purposeful, magical, and perfectly aligned with the aquarium setting.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    A Delighted Client, an Impactful Result\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    The aquarium team were thrilled with the finished installation, noting how dramatically the Dazzler ceiling transformed the space. What began as a simple idea, to inject more energy and colour, became a standout feature that now shapes the entire visitor experience.<\/span><\/p>

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    The room doesn\u2019t just look refreshed; it feels <\/span>alive<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Project Credits:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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