Elefantenpark Zoo Zürich

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.

Category Project Competition
Type Landscape/Architecture Project Competition
Genre Zoo
Country Zürich, Swiss
RegDeadline 18 January 2008 (Must be Received) GoogleCal iCal
16 May 2008 (Must be Received)
Eligibility Teams of landscape architects and architects

Description
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.

Jury
See competition brief

Judging Process
Two-Stage (Anonymous Open Design Competition + A Study Commission with 3-5 teams)

Prize
CHF 120'000 (total)
Each of the three to five teams selected for the subsequent study commission (stage 2) shall receive a fixed compensation of CHF 30'000

The submitted documents will devolve to the property of the client.

Entry Fee
None

Entries
2 x A0

Timetable
Release and Briefing of the Three to Five Teams: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Intermediate Discussion With the Jury: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Submission of Plans: Friday, October 31, 2008
Submission of Models: Friday, November 14, 2008

Promoter
Zoo Zürich AG, the Amt für Hochbauten Stadt Zürich [Office for Building and Construction, City of Zurich]

Official Website
http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/...