from Exhibition to Ecosystem
How can a zoo transition ethically from captive habitats to an urban ecological network?
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Idea of Obsolescence
A zoo is a facility where animals are kept in captivity and displayed to the public for purposes of education, recreation, research, and conservation.
— Encyclopaedia Britannica, “Zoo”
Obsolescence of Human & Animal Zoos
Site Analysis from Macro to Micro Scale
56%
Of the zoo’s animals can’t survive Barcelona’s weather
66%
Of the Survivors are exotic animals. Which leaves us with 16 local species.
65%
Of the zoo’s plants are exotic or imported.
55%%
AQI of the near beach region in Barcelona.(Due to pollution and Sea salt concentration in the air)
Design Strategy for the Zoo
