Weathered coastal research center, exposed concrete fa\u00e7ade, rusting metal accents, ocean-inspired color palette, wave-patterned textures, driftwood furniture, salt-eroded stone walls, minimalist interior design, floor-to-ceiling windows, panoramic ocean views, natural light pouring in, subtle shadows, 1/1 composition, cinematic lighting, misty morning atmosphere, ambient sound of waves, realistic weathering effects.