[|GTO|]

I know everyone here has seen the picture of Amano's "Big Tank", but here is a shot I've found after some thorough digging on the internet:

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Tha caption states: "The life space which aquarium and [biotopu] fuse"



I think this photograph is awesome. Truly something to work towards.

Cheers everyone, I thought a nice picture would help lift everyones spirits' if not just a little...

 

[Steven_Chong]

Really? I've seen this photo quite a number of times . . . I'd think it'd be wide-spread since it's in the free catalogue you'll get when you buy ADA stuff/go to an ADA shop. I got 5 cataloges around the house from visiting the gallery and shops in Japan as well as my visit to aquaforest and from the time I got my tank from ADG.

Advertising the soon-to-be-released ADA brand name wine. *roll eyes*

It is an impressive photo though

 

[Lupin]

Seen that photo several times. Very nice setup.

 

[spypet]

I think it's idiotic.
waste all that money on such a ridiculous tank,
when you have a perfectly good view of the
outdoor flora and fauna right behind it?
like mounting a painting over a photograph.
only thing it would inspire me to do is laugh
at this artistic lunacy.

 

[JenThePlantGeek]

Man, I saw the title of this thread and just cringed, knowing someone would try to start something by making insulting comments and soon someone will snap back and it's the same old story. I'm tempted to lock it right now, just because I have a feeling I know where this is going (where it always ends up going).

Play nice guys.

I've always loved that photo. A friend of mine got to spend the night in that room, lucky dog.

 

[danepatrick]

it's artistic lunacy.
like mounting a painting over a photograph.

maybe that's art in itself? who is to judge what is art and what isn't?

 

[|GTO|]

Really? I've seen this photo quite a number of times . . . I'd think it'd be wide-spread since it's in the free catalogue you'll get when you buy ADA stuff/go to an ADA shop. I got 5 cataloges around the house from visiting the gallery and shops in Japan as well as my visit to aquaforest and from the time I got my tank from ADG.

Advertising the soon-to-be-released ADA brand name wine. *roll eyes*

It is an impressive photo though

I have never personally seen the photo until tonight actually. Mostly becuase I havent been spoiled with ADA equipment and catalogs ! :flick: I guess I underestimated how many people actually do get to peer into these catalogs.

Other than my nearsightedness, I have found the emotion of the photo to be gripping. I have always been enamored with Japanese contemporary architecture. The seamless blend of classic and modern tastes is very appealing.

The calming effect I get from this form of art: the setting, the materials, architecture, feel, mood, lighting, simplicity, etc...It just gets me thinking...

...of ways to top it.


No arguments guys, opinions are opinions. Take it for what it is; Takashi Amano's dream tank. I'd be willing to bet everyones dream tank is different. How many of us have reached our dream tank?

not me.

Im happy for Amano, you should be too.

jealousy is not a virtue.

cheers,

 

[Nightshop]

The nuts n' bolts of that tank are amazing. Personally I think the room is a little bare. Hehe.

 

[Jason Baliban]

I think it's idiotic.
waste all that money on such a ridiculous tank,
when you have a perfectly good view of the
outdoor flora and fauna right behind it?
like mounting a painting over a photograph.
only thing it would inspire me to do is laugh
at this artistic lunacy.

The crazy part is that the perfect good view of the outdoor flora and fauna was completely made by him. That yard looked like a city lot before he started. He flew the rocks, plants, and trees from the mountains and dug and created the pond and stream. Everything you see was put there by him. Its started as a flat lot with a fence and grass. HAHAHAH

He is rich....and he likes to create. I dont see a prob with it. Buy into ADA or not, the man has a passion and he was lucky enough to make millions doing it. I always enjoy his work, and i will always have a look

jB

 

[beviking]

...the man has a passion and he was lucky enough to make millions doing it.
jB

I think he's lucky just to be able to pursue his passion. How many people don't or cannot.
Awesome picture, never saw it before. No fancy woodwork or trim. No Mercedes or Hummers sitting out front. I don't think money has anything to do with it. Sure it was necessary to create it as JB points out, but it's not about money, it's about peace and serenity...right?

I love your viewpoint spypet! I can see where you're coming from but I'm not very artistic myself. It may not be logical, but it is beautiful!

Best quote..."Im happy for Amano, you should be too.
jealousy is not a virtue."

Cheers!
-Bill

 

[jrneuzil]

I always LOL at these artistic comment threads. It seems that if you like the art it is ok to comment, but if you don't there is always someone who says you should keep your comments to yourself. I always thought that one purpose of art is to see what others think of it. On that note. I don't like his stuff. To staged.

 

[co2]

That room and tank are awesome. If he wants to go outside, the backyard is also incredible.

 

[dougiefresh]

I like seeing this picture no matter how many times I've seen it before. Classic photo of a modern interior that is very in tune with naturalistic aspects of the aquarium and it's exterior surroundings.

 

[mr.sandman]

What does he do with the tank in the winter?? I mean there is snow in Japan during the winter.

 

[beviking]

Turn it into a hot tub?:icon_roll

 

[Burks]

I really like the placement of the tank. Better than those that jump out from the wall and are kind of annoying.

Pleanty of area left over in the room to do what anyone with a room that large should, party!

 

[A Hill]

This is why Amano needs his wine label!

What does he do with the tank in the winter?? I mean there is snow in Japan during the winter.

Turn it into a hot tub?:icon_roll

Advertising the soon-to-be-released ADA brand name wine. *roll eyes*

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Soo... Who's going to be carrying this wine? Jeff and Mike? Aquaforest?

This is all we need, aquascaping wine! Imagine how it will make you artistic!

/Seriously, I really do like that picture he has a very keen eye. But I think there is some more room for tanks in that room:icon_excl

-Andrew

 

[mnsnowdaboy]

I always LOL at these artistic comment threads. It seems that if you like the art it is ok to comment, but if you don't there is always someone who says you should keep your comments to yourself. I always thought that one purpose of art is to see what others think of it. On that note. I don't like his stuff. To staged.

I think most people are fine with constructive criticism. He's not going to please everyone. This is not the first time Spypet took a low blow on Amano so it shouldn't be a surprise.

I think the tank is amazing itself but I don't really like the layout. Imagine if he made his most popular small tank that size??? :icon_excl

 

[Rhinoman]

My 2500gal concrete tank will be in my patio/sunroom. The tank will be 16' long 6' deep and 3' tall. The viewing window is 10' x 28". The view outside is 12.08 beautiful acres of New Hampshire woods. If I had the money my tank would be bigger so would the house and the property. I don't realy like the looks of Amano's tanks but he does and that's what matters.

 

[Color Me Blue]

I've never seen that picture. I find it beautiful. It would be nice to have such space! Space is such a premium these days.