The Opel Zoo is planning to redesign the old Giraffe facility and the existing facilities for Elands, Philippine Spotted Deer and Black Buck in order to create a modern and contemporary Asia facility. As part of the project, a warm house for One Horned Rhinoceros and Asian Tapirs, which is accessible to visitors, and a showroom for Siamangs are planned. The new kiosk is to have a terrace overlooking the Rhino House.

ZOOQUARIUMDESIGN participated in the limited competition. The warm house was integrated into the extremely sloped site with different levels of access. A building, that is simple and sustainable in its function and design, was developed for sustainability in operation and management. In addition, different and exiting outdoor enclosures were designed. Due to the topographically difficult access situation, the visitor paths were through the enclosures in different levels in order to guarantee a natural experience.

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Area: ca. 20.000 m²

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