Panda House

Pandas Mutual Dependence (Yin Yang) — Pandas are extremely selective. Natural breeding has only occurred in a few zoos outside of China.

Pandas Mutual Dependence (Yin Yang) — To increase probability of reproduction, the pandas should not be able to see, hear or even smell each other most of the year.

2 Pandas — The circular shape fits perfectly between the existing facilities, including the Nordic area, the monkey house, the new central square and the elephant house. The panda enclosure is divided into two separate areas for Mao Sun and Xing Er, following the ying and yang symbol.

Integrated Stables — The enclosure is lifted to form space for stables below ground. This creates a natural slope, enabling the zoo's guests to see the pandas as much as possible.

Restaurant — The restaurant is located between the panda house and the elephant enclosure. Having lunch, the visitors can observe both of the pandas simultaneously.

Panda Observation Center — The green landscape melts with both the roof of the elephant house and the plants of the adjacent Nordic region. The large, green center gives the visitors an opportunity to observe the pandas from different levels.

Main Loop — The visitor circulation happens along the perimeter of the round facility. The path slopes down allowing to see pandas' interior functions such as the training facility, bamboo cooler, etc.