architecture

Hello everyone, One of my greatest dreams is to become an architect and build zoos. So I'm addressing this post to anyone who can give me advice on how to achieve this. Of course, I'm French and so I'm particularly addressing those who know the French system. However, any suggestions or...

Exterior (partial) view of Fruitbat Exhibit building.

Fruitbat Exhibit building: interior (upper level), with view over courtyard towards Reptile House (far left).

One of the park's architectural centerpieces

Taken on December 29th, 2024 at the Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes in Paris, France.

I am a current architecture student and I am proposing a thesis project for an aquarium. I have been looking for established zoos or cities that may not have an aquarium, but could support one or may already have one that needs to be reimagined. Smaller or larger zoos and cities anywhere in the...

I am a current architecture student and I am proposing a project for a retile house. I have been looking for established zoos that may not have a reptile and amphibian exhibit or may already have one that needs to be reimagined. Smaller or larger zoos anywhere in the world are on the table! Thanks!

August 30th, 2022

I am currently researching elephant houses at London zoo, most notably the Casson pavilion at London zoo and the elephant house by Tecton at Whipsnade Zoo. Unfortunately both of these are closed to the public now. If anyone has visited either of these buildings whilst they house elephants or...

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