Korkeasaari Zoo Ideas Competition
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KOZOO - the new Korkeasaari Zoo – is a microcosm inscribed in a circle. Everything taking place within this circle focuses on the protection of not only animals, but biomass in a broader sense. Everything extinctable.
A COLLECTION OF BIOMASS The world’s biomass is deteriorating. We should fight this development, on every scale. In order to do so, we not only propose to create habitats which optimize the welfare of the animals and secure the life of actual species. Protecting wildlife today is more than a question of preservation. It starts with creating awareness amongst people of the importance of a complex and biologically rich world. KOZOO establishes this notion of the world by offering a unique experience, where visitors enters a magical compound of animals, plants, earth and the structure of the stars, altogether forming a small universe in itself. KOZOO is a unique brand which includes the architectural design of the Korkeasaari Zoo experience, but is not only limited to the physical. It starts already at home in front of your computer when planning your visit, and might even continue here when reporting to friends and relatives after a day of in-
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tense experience and learning at the Korkeasaari Island. Our mission is to support an individual experience comprising different knowledge levels including information, pedagogy and research within one clear and recognizable framework. Thus the habitats, landscapes and infrastructure along with a strong line of communication form the KOZOO programme and its goal of securing small amounts of biomass on all levels.
Stir up the Zoo The design of KOZOO reinterprets the creation of the universe. Essentially different but simple things are put together, react on one another, and something new and unexpected is created. As time passes new reactions between people, materials and weather take place on the site, as nursing, wear and tear, and the influence of weather contributes to the ongoing process of change.
incidences – is the starting point of the new restructuring of the zoo. Working this way means that an unlimited number of experiences are created, not a static image. How physical matter, including fauna, flora and the elements, affects those visiting and experiencing KOZOO is exactly what engages people: Spatially, in passing through and around the landscapes, and in terms of time as experienced in the immediate and slower changes of the place making each visit a new experience different from your last one. KOZOO brings vitality to the old zoo. New shapes, new colours, and new intensities. It comprises the intense experience of Finnish nature and animal life along with functioning as amusement park and as recreational landscape invested with opportunities of investigation and curiosity, of the exotic and the magical.
KOZOO is equally surprising. Organizing physical matter within a spatial context and then waiting to see what happens - thus allowing for unforeseen co11
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Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
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Ring routes Main routes Secondary routes & service routes Possible Tram in the future Ferryboat route Light traffic / bicycle network in the future Pedestrians Path
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Each zonobiome houses a curated programme of learning and experiencing.
Each containing animals and plants from the same climatically uniform environment within the geobiosphere.
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KOZOO is organized into different zonobiomes – inspired by the earth’s different ecological climatic zones.
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WALK THE ZONOBIOME KOZOO is organized into different zonobiomes – inspired by the earth’s different ecological climatic zones. Each of these contains animals and plants from the same climatically uniform environment within the geobiosphere, such as the moist deciduous fern forest or the dry and rocky highland steppe. The zonobiomes are penetrated by a system of paths. Walking through the zoo is thereby an experience of crossing from zonobiome to zonobiome, whilst receiving ever-changing experiences of animals and plants in different combinations. The paths are semi-borders between areas within a zonobiome. Existing plantation is integrated in the zonobiomes while supplement-
ed by plantation which supports the character of each zonobiome with reference to the usual habitat of each animal. All elements are layered in an obviously artificial, but friendly ecosystem.
Learn more KOZOO is an experiential class room, where learning is possible at all levels. Research has shown that in order to communicate and actually inform people today, the option of making individual choices, assembling your own curriculum so to say, is what really motivates new recognition. Individual drive and interest should be the starting point for all communication connected with KOZOO. A spatial design based on flexibility towards the physical movements and experiences of the visitors is provided to support this personal learning process. KOZOO is unpredictable, ex-
actly as an ecosystem with an infinite number of constellations and interactions between visitors and animals, visitors and plants, and amongst visitors. KOZOO offers different ways of achieving information based on the impulse of the visitor. Each visit to the zoo is an eclectic process, organized by and for the visitors as a tour through your own private cabinet of wonders. Delivery of information takes place on these premises, supporting and fulfilling the expectations of the individual, depending on your preferences – exactly as a life-size search engine. Information is gathered, interpreted and stored, in a process strongly encouraged by the meeting between nature and man. 17
Z^i^^ New KOrkeasaari ZOO We propose KOZOO as a new international brand, creating a state-of the art communicator to tell the whole wide world about a state-of-the art island!
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Just in time! Activities all around the clock, 24 hours a day. KOZOO never rests.
KOZOO is not only a local brand but raises the bar to new international standards on sustainability, animal welfare, biomass research and climatic actions.
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Promenades based on existing infrastructure Constellations
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Infrastructure Paths are divided into three different types. Each type is strictly attached to a certain kind of information and experience, but combines easily. The Promenades are almost entirely based on a renovation and enhancement of the existing infrastructure.
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KOZOO is open to every corner of the world. You arrive by almost any means of transportations. Even submarines are welcome!
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The zoo as collector of high-end architecture. Not high-end in terms of cost but in terms of originality! Service
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Experience life in a network of caves embedded under the bedrock! The tunnels accessible for visitors are concentrated from mid to northeast of the island. The system could also facilitate service trafďŹ c to and from labour extensive buildings on the island. 25
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Biodiversity Existing trees are mixed with a large variety of new species supporting the appearance of each zonobiome. We aim to preserve 80 % of the existing trees and enhancing the biodiverity with an aditional 75-100% new trees.
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To the north a green public zone accessible by the public boat, by tram or car. To the south a maritime public zone accessible from the waterside. New commercial programmes attach to the recreational facilities.
A system of sustainable water treatment heightens the landscape amenities. The new beach will actually also be a root-zone cleaning system, where surface water is treated, and stored for watering and service.
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The biome fractal grid, is a convenient and easy way to plan the fortcoming realisation of KOZOO. We propose starting with one major area, for example Amur/Asia that would catalyze the process. Also, one public accessible area should be initiated to further the integration of KOZOO as part of Helsinki new urban fabric. 27
KOZOO is experienced in a million ways. You receive information about your surroundings on every spot. In this sense KOZOO is truly an eyeopener.
NEW ROUTES – NEW ROUTINES All experiences can be seen as a possibility of gathering information. The differentiation lies within the kind of information you will get and in which form it is communicated: The paths are divided into three different types. Each type is strictly attached to a certain type of information and experience, but the routes can easily be combined, when visitors circulate through the landscape.
Promenades As a romantic serpentine these paths offer a peaceful and easily accessible way, an overall and smooth route, which also accommodates service functions. It is based on the existing path system across the islands and offers a calm space of pausing between the wonders of the zoo, providing as little direct information as possible whilst allowing visitors to refl ect on their surroundings or quickly getting from one place to another when necessary.
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zonobiome. The constellations present the most intense level of information, leading the visitor from one intensive spot to another in a curated high impact system of pure learning. The paths immerse in the landscape and the animal enclosures are spatially determined by the intention of providing the highest level of learning as possible. 234 special info points along the route inform visitors on what to see and experience in the zonobiomes regarding the specific collection of animals and plants that each zonobiome houses. The info points – containing digital equipment, GPS, screens or displays of physical objects – are part of a state-of-the-art interactive system which allows visitors to design their own special experience of the zoo.
Off tracks The promenade can be combined with small and barely visible off track routes through the grounds. These tracks provide for a completely individual experience, unpredictable as when surfing the internet, resulting in a highly unique, but fragmented experience of random, exciting knowledge through zonobiomes and follies. The off tracks pass through rougher terrain, often putting a little more physical strain on the visitor’s body. This relates directly to the fact that physical activities add more energy to the human brain, making it easier to concentrate and thereby
learn. Spatial configurations thereby directly support a high level of information scattered along the off tracks. The three types of routes combine in an infinite number of ways. Visitors are able to act upon, interpret and use their surroundings in manners which support the learning process. As visitors are equipped with GPS-systems either as a separate device or through their mobile phone, you are able to map and manipulate your own route, either before or during you actual visit. At home you can print it or email it to friends or relatives along with recommendations, comments or information collected from the KOZOO website. Why not try exactly the same route, but in different weather conditions, or during another season, maybe backwards or in combination with new attractions? The possibilities for new learning, game playing and mapping are endless. One visit to KOZOO is never enough.
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Walking the zonobiome
Components Each zonobiome contains biomass from the same climatically uniform environment within the geobiosphere. KOZOO is an experience of crossing from zonobiome to zonobiome, whilst receiving ever-changing experiences of animals and plants in different combinations. 30
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Existing landscape amenities are upgraded through a supply of biomass.
Serpentine paths providing a peaceful and easily accessible way whilst also accommodating service functions. Promenades offer calm spaces of pausing along with a selection of direct information.
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Organized routes of experiences within each zonobiome. The constellations present the most intense level of information, leading the visitor from one intensive info point to another.
Small and barely visible routes through the grounds. The off tracks provide for a completely individual experience, unpredictable as when surfing the internet.
All together the three levels of infrastructure allows the visitor to experience and attain knowledge to his or hers individual liking. This secures an intense and highly customizable trip to KOZOO.
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Ha- ha boundary with tall grasses The ha-ha consists of a trench, of which one side is vertical and the other side is sloaped and covered with grass. The boundary is invisible until closely approached and does not interrupt the view.
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An obstacle which can prevent hooved animals, from passing, but allowing passage of a car or person. A depression is covered by a transverse grid of bars with gaps wide enough for animals' legs to fall through.
Vertical smooth and slippery bars placed at a distance wich is impossible for the animal to pass through, and creating an elegant geometrical borderline in the landscape.
A viewpoint placed inside the animal enclosure. It makes it possible to view the animals at eye level and get very close to the animals, without putting any stress on the animals.
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A ha- ha boundary filled with water. The boundary has the same qualities as the grass ha-ha, and in addition to that, it gives the animal a possibility to take a plunge. The sinkholes can also serve as habitats for birds. The visitor doesn’t see the boundary to the habitat.
A boundary of crushed stones. Hoofed animals are stopped by a barrier of crushed stones. This is a simple and almost invisible boundary on the rocky island.
When crossing the animals habitats, it is important not to overrule the animals sense of safety and comfort. A tall bridge will keep the animal stress-less, and visitors get to experience the tall and old trees. A boundary of crushed stones can also be useful for protecting the vegetation.
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In ecology, biomass refers to the accumulation of life that is possibly living matter. The entire earth contains about 75 billion tons of biomass 54
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Humankind has very little k biodiversity. Fewer than 2 scientifically described from species. An estimated 600. tinct in the last 50 years. KNOWN SPECIES PLANTS 270.000 ALGAE, PROTOZOA 80.000 BACTERIA 4.000 FUNGI 70.000 ANIMALS 320.000 INSECTS 950.000 TOTAL 1.744.000 56
ESTIMATED TOTAL SPECIES 300.000 600.000 1.000.000 1.500.000 2.600.000
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The zonobiomes in details
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Deciduous Forest /Andes+Amazonia
Deciduous Forest /Africasia
Deciduous forest /Savanna + Grassland Steppe
Botanical specification: Trees carrying nuts (eg. walnut, sweet chestnut, hazel). Undergrowth of ferns, mosses and grasses.
Botanical specification: Trees carrying fruits in autumn, flowering in spring (eg. apple, dovetree and amelanchier). Undergroath of grasses and ferns
Botanical specification: Trees carrying pods and capusles (eg. gleditsia and robinia). Open grass areas.
Alpine /rocky shore
Deciduous forest
Wetland/ Deciduous forest
Botanical specification: Species that grow on and between rocks. Mosses, clubmoss and grass.
Botanical specification: Fernforest
Botanical specification: Coastal vegetation. Rush, Reed, Lyme grass and Birch.
Taiga, Boreal coniferous / North America
Highland Steppe / North Europe, North Asia
Boreal Montaine Coniferous forest / Amur, Asia
Botanical specification: Trees carrying cones (spruce, pine, larch). Mosses, ferns and grasses.
Botanical specification: Trees carrying bract (willow and poplar). Open grass and roch areas.
Botanical specification: Trees carrying cones (pine, juniper, cedar, spruce). Mosses, ferns and grasses.
Deciduous forest
Water (Baltic Sea)
Botanical specification: Gingko forest
Botanical specification: Seaweed /Algae
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The KOZOO programme optimizes the connection between the islands of the Korkeasaari Zoo and the rest of Helsinki, tying together the zoo and the city.
URBAN UPLIFTING By offering new public recreational amenities KOZOO supports the urban upgrading and gentrification which already takes place around the Helsinki harbour. The zoo is accessible from all corners of the world via boat, public bus, by foot, bicycle or tram, the latter situated at the northern edge of the island in order not to cut the zoo in halves. Part of the KOZOO vision is also to make the zoo more accessible from the waterfront, employing the water as a genuine asset including a Baltic theme and connected with maritime activities. 20% of the area will serve public recreational functions, demarcated by a smooth con-
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trol system, which minimizes the amount of fencing. A new public beach, also accessible by boat from the south, connects with amenities such as the hotel, restaurant and other facilities optimizing the public sphere and laying out a basis for a commercial growth, which will financially support the KOZOO research and information programmes.
of biomass and sustainability based on its rich collections. An investment in a future international power centre in the heart of Helsinki, but not least an investment in sustaining the viable world we live in.
Global impact KOZOO is not only an investment on a local or even national scale. Applying the suggested means in a massive upgrading of the Korkeasaari Zoo will create a global exposure of the zoo and contribute to the global awareness of biomass protection and communication. KOZOO thus becomes a cornerstone of research and knowledge
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Boreal montaine coniferous forest AMUR / ASIA
Honey Buzz
Deciduous forest AFRICASIA
Musk oxe
Taiga, boreal coniferous forest NORTH AMERICA
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Savannah / Grassland steppe deciduous forest
Rocky mountain goats
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Deciduous Forest AFRICASIA
Deciduous Fern Forest
Highland Steppe NORTH EUROPE / NO
Bear Castle
Boats Bridge
Boreal deciduous forest
Conceptual section lattitude 1:2.000
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ORTH ASIA
Beach
Boreal montaine, coniferous forest AMUR / ASIA
Taiga, Baltic Sea
Alpine
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