Deadline : July 25, 2007
The notion of the zoo is undergoing changes. The first zoos were for the collection and display of the kinds of animals that exist on our planet, yet gradually they have become environments constructed for the viewing of ecologies. Furthermore, in recent times they have been searching for ways to communicate with animals. However, if they make a single misstep, they end up just putting on shows intended to attract crowds.
Although zoos are certainly intended to enable the spread of human knowledge, further progress has been made with environmental zoos, in the hope of constructing new relationships with animals rather than being focused on humans. For instance, consideration may be given to what might be good relationships with humans from the standpoint of animals.
It is said that Saint Francis could converse with birds, yet recently research has been progressing on the comprehension of the languages of animals such as dolphins and dogs. This is not merely satisfying curiosity, but is an attempt to gain a deeper understanding of animals as constituent members of our planet. An environmental zoo requires more than just a design for animal shelters or a collection of all kinds of animals. To achieve a sustainable global environment, consideration should be given to a symbiotic environment that includes the activities of humans with animals. It would be acceptable to propose animals shelters in accordance with this outline, and also acceptable to advance ideas about facilities wherein we may dwell together with the animals. From the standpoint of architectural design, proposals are wanted for notions of an environmental zoo that begins to make desirable relationships between humans and animals, not only as abstract proposals but also as expressions of reality.
Continuing on from the last competition, this one will also use a two-stage format of examining the drawings followed by public interviews. With an understanding of this outline, we hope to collect entries that comprise a foundation suitable for the construction of the future.
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