Built-In Aquarium by Leslie Gill

Goldfish are overlooked. They can be low-maintenance pets and their homes, aquariums, can be downright beautiful. Take this built-in aquarium by NYC architect Leslie Gill, for instance...

Gill designed the aquarium to be placed at the center of a long, narrow townhouse. Its location lets it act as a prism, bringing light and movement deep into the core of the home. We haven't seen an aquarium so integrated into a home's architecture before.

photo and illustration: Leslie Gill Architect

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I agree that aquariums can be stunning. It would be nice to be able to see a better picture of the one featured in the post. As a practical matter, goldfish are wasteful fish that require at least 20 gallons of water per fish to live happily.

posted by Wishing&Hoping on September 15th 2008 at 11:55am
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Is this fish day @ AT or what?

posted by bobbin on September 15th 2008 at 1:31pm
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Uh oh. Big built-in aquariums mean the 80s are coming back.

posted by Lisa Hunter (Montreal) on September 15th 2008 at 1:34pm
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I was going to say the same thing Wishing&Hoping! I've had all sorts of fish over the years and fancy goldfish are some of the most finicky to keep.

posted by Monica on September 16th 2008 at 9:52am
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