Engaged by Zoo Zürich AG, the Amt für Hochbauten Stadt Zürich [Office for Building and Construction, City of Zurich] launches an anonymous open design competition (stage 1), followed by a study commission (stage 2, with 3-5 teams) in order to obtain projects for a new elephant facility at Zoo Zurich.

The objective of the design competition is a new attractive and identity-establishing elephant park that fits well into the zoological garden and complies with the present company philosophy of the Zoo. Within the framework of the Masterplan Zoo Zurich, a contemporary, distinctive and environmental and animal friendly facility shall be created, thus following the tradition of integrated landscape exhibits.

The jury will recommend three to five projects for further elaboration in terms of a study commission. This study by the selected teams will not only offer a more detailed design of the facility, but also provide an in-depth analysis of its functionality, efficiency and ecological sustainability. This stage will be carried out non-anonymously and in dialogue with the tendering body and the jury.

The competition website is in German, the link to that site is here. The link to the English PDF is provided below.

More Information:
Competition PDF