Interspecies: Dolphin Embassy

The Dolphin Embassy, conceptualized by the innovative group Ant Farm, represents a pivotal exploration into interspecies communication and environmental consciousness. Designed in the 1970s by architect Doug Michels, this project envisioned a mobile, aquatic structure where humans and dolphins could communicate as diplomatic equals, challenging conventional notions about the boundaries between species. The idea was not just about architecture or design but a profound inquiry into coexistence and understanding across biological realms. The project served as a radical envisioning of mutual respect and shared habitats, pushing forward the dialogue on interspecies empathy and cooperation.

This is a Certificate of Ensurance. Each Certificate is a share in the BASIN Protocol which ensures Nature in perpetuity.

Credit: Doug Michels Architectural Papers, University of Houston. This collection encompasses a comprehensive archive of Michels' creative output, including sketches, renderings, and detailed plans for the Dolphin Embassy. The materials provide a deep dive into Michels' architectural philosophy from the 1940s to 2004, significantly enriched during the 1970s to 1990s, showcasing his visionary projects and their impacts on design and ecological thought.