Inspired by biophilia, the architectural concept is in line with the ideals promoted by Space for Life - an organization that aims to bring humans and nature closer together through outreach, conservation, research and education.
Also, the complex proposes a total immersion within four ecosystems, between which the visitor is invited to wander freely. A textile wall accompanies the overall movement, its curved lines circumscribing the different spaces.
Completing the scenography, a network of aerial footbridges multiplies the points of view on the fauna and flora. These walkways lead to the Bio-machine, an educational tool explaining the functioning of the site.
In addition to the secondary structure ensuring the stability of the new equipment, an interior ice wall is one of the technical feats achieved through a rich collaboration between architects, engineers, museographers, biologists and other animal experts.
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- The use of ecosystem boundary walls and their duplication allows for the reinforcement of space without overly intervening in habitat boundaries; functions in interstitial spaces must be relocated or reorganized.
- The wall game, in addition to being an elegant and experiential proposal, is also a realistic and feasible solution in terms of budget and collections.
- Without being revolutionary, the idea of exploiting the interspace is ingenious and offers a good potential for renewal; the walls become supports for museology and create a variable distance and diversity of contact with nature.
- The urban approach of the concept deals with the reintegration of the Biodome into the city and the Space for Life; the idea of clearing the circulation ring under the bleachers and opening it to the Grand Place and the street contributes to the rehabilitation of the Velodrome.
- The organic approach connects the reality with the virtual: a very simple solution effective in a design that demonstrates the renewal of the Biodome.
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