Eco Factor: Wooden pavilion used as an outdoor classroom and habitat for the local wildlife.
Designed by US architects Studio Gang, the South Pond Pavilion is a stunning architecture that transforms a picturesque urban pond into an ecological habitat buzzing with life. Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo, the new pavilion is used as an outdoor classroom for yoga sessions and other activities. It not only improves the water quality and habitat for the local wildlife, but also creates a great ambiance for education with natural and urban surroundings.
Inspired by a tortoise shell, the prefab pavilion is made from bent-wood that blends beautifully with fiberglass shells on the top. The fiberglass shells provide shelter from the harsh sunlight and rain. A new boardwalk made from recycled plastic circumscribing the pond passes through various educational zones. The design comes as an improvement to water quality, hydrology, landscape, accessibility and shelter.
Via: CubeMe
