peter kis atelier: the great rock - budapest zoo

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peter kis atelier: the great rock - budapest zoo

 

'the great rock' at the budapest zoo by peter kis atelier

all images courtesy peter kis atelier

 

 

hungary-based architecture firm

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is renovating 'the great rock'

at the budapest zoo, an artificial land mass designed to mimic the natural habitats

of the animals on display. originally built in 1909, the 40 m high hills feature

an internal space of 38,850 m3. the design includes the reworking of this

cave-like area in to an exhibition space for cultural programs, events and conferences.

 

 

outdoor stair access

 

 

the form of the hills is supported by a system of scaffolding made from

reinforced concrete. this was layered with artful composition of artificial

stone boulders and granite. featuring a number of natural environments

such as lawned meadows, gorges, caves, and a lake, 'the great rock'

encourages visitors to climb the hills to see a panoramic view of the zoo.

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model of structure with peeled-back rock skin

 

 

3d model of interior space and structure

 

3d model of concrete structure

 

 

the interior of 'the great rock' was open to visitors for approximately 80 years.

since its inception, it has been everything from a lion's den to an ice rink,

from a theater to a pony riding menage. it has been declared unsafe for decades

and serves as storage space today. the re-design will gain several thousand

square meters of new exhibition area and lecture theatres. the existing structural

elements will be incorporated into the space to highlight the foreign atmosphere

of the enclosed facility.

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render of interior space

(left) stair circulation

(right) dome space

 

 

 

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shots of the state of the space during renovation

 

 

 

 

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original foundation plan