project : Vertical Zoo

Designed by Young-Soo Kim and Min-Wook Choi

program: Zoo, Observation, Services / 2.600 m2

location: Buenos Aires, Argentinastatus: concept Symbolization of the Eco Future

//The Zoo represents Puerto Madero as n eco city. The Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve behind the center of Puerto Madero has the ast memories, the present context and the future ideal that the city dreams. The vertical zoo hould play a key role in harmonizing the history and the future of the city with the nature. The zoo hus will be new type of media – sending a visual message about green environment. The uilding will be recognized by both citizens and tourists as a part of Puerto Madero itself.Spiral nature

//The zoo provides animals with vertical ecological environment. The animals will reside in spiral space instead of traditional cages. They will naturally share their field by their own habit and behavior pattern in the new places. This approach guarantees the animals more spacious and lively condition.Green Façade

//The exterior of the zoo has the system, which a variety of plants can inhabit. The system not only supports environmental base but also develops a habitat for wild animals such as birds and lizards. The zoo hence becomes a part of the nature and the nature becomes a part of the building.