<![CDATA[Indonesia is recognized as a maritime nation with an exceptionally rich marine biodiversity, as it is an archipelagic nation including around 17,504 islands and a 5,800,000 km² ocean region. But marine pollution, which disturbs marine and coastal ecosystems including seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and coral reefs, poses a threat to this potential. In order to address this issue, it is crucial to create an oceanarium as a means of promoting environmental education and protection. The three primary phases of programming, design preparation, and design execution are covered in this article regarding the design development of the oceanarium at Parangtritis Beach, Bantul Regency, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Based on suitable design requirements and environmental potential, this study designates Parangtritis Beach as a strategic location. The Oceanarium, which was intended to be Yogyakarta's first structure, would showcase 135 species of Indonesian marine biota and follows to the idea of a black box museum. With the application of a narrative method and a biomorphic architectural motif, this oceanarium design creates a structure that consists of three interconnected circular buildings that are combined into a single, enormous, two-story building. To create an immersive educational experience for visitors, the design process involves analyzing the local setting, developing biomorphic concepts, and integrating the narrative. The final design attempts to serve as a symbol of innovation in Indonesian marine ecosystem management and conservation, in addition to being a center for marine life education and conservation. Keywords – Design Development, Biomorphic Architecture, Oceanarium, Narrative Architecture]]>
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