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The Ark
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Created: 05/15/09
Last Edited: 05/15/09
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TODAY'S ZOO IS LIKE NOAH'S ARK: DEVICE CREATED BY HUMANS TO SAVE ENDANGERED SPECIES AND THEMSELVES AS WELL.
Structure as a symbol
The shape of the noah's ark is
generally understood to be a symbol and archetype of both ship and safe
home. It is the archetype of the place where humans and animals lived
together in order to survive and save the nature.
The human pavilion is located on the border between the realm of humans and animals, between water and rock. The old ark seems to have shipwrecked on Troja Rock long time ago, bringing animals to a new place to live. Rediscovered and transformed into living pavilion of human, the ark reminds us today that humankind and beasts are still "on one boat" - dependent on each other.
The human pavilion is located on the border between the realm of humans and animals, between water and rock. The old ark seems to have shipwrecked on Troja Rock long time ago, bringing animals to a new place to live. Rediscovered and transformed into living pavilion of human, the ark reminds us today that humankind and beasts are still "on one boat" - dependent on each other.
Historical context
The shape of ship refers also to the history of the place choosen for the building. Formerly, the next-to-river path was called "Šífárna", where ships used to be hauled upstream. Ships are therefore a part of genius loci.
The shape of ship refers also to the history of the place choosen for the building. Formerly, the next-to-river path was called "Šífárna", where ships used to be hauled upstream. Ships are therefore a part of genius loci.
Universal human space
The concpet of the ark interior is
to make universal place, allowing for enjoyable stay and rest. Due to
limited space, it was decided to extend the tea room to the whole
space. On the top of that, the ark ends up with a huge window into
slope garden which can be opened when wather allows. The zoo itself is
then just "upstairs".
Structure as a toy
The ship-shaped building should
instigate imagination of children, the typical zoo visitors, inviting
them to play and to discover, giving them and their parents an easy to
remember place for rest on the most distant place in zoo. When parents
ask then whether they want to have lunch in a restaurant or on the
ship, the decision will be quick. This will support business
developement int this spectacular location that has not been discovered
by public yet.
Execution
The construction is made of wood, a perfect material for this purpose and is widely used throughout the zoo. Wreck-like construction greatly links the functional and practical interior inside to the nature outside. The inner part of structure frame is made of simple wooden beams nad columns, while the outer part is mostly made of glued flexed beams. The gued flexed beam factory is located in the Uhrivneves village, the very vicinity of the site, hence the transportation costs are reasonable.
The construction is made of wood, a perfect material for this purpose and is widely used throughout the zoo. Wreck-like construction greatly links the functional and practical interior inside to the nature outside. The inner part of structure frame is made of simple wooden beams nad columns, while the outer part is mostly made of glued flexed beams. The gued flexed beam factory is located in the Uhrivneves village, the very vicinity of the site, hence the transportation costs are reasonable.
This project won special prize at Xella international architectural contest 2009 and has a chance to be executed in near future.
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