2016-2018
The project received an Honor Awards of Design Excellence (Civic /Institutional) from the AIA Palm Beach Chapter.
In collaboration with Michael Singer Studio Inc for all artistic components
The project consists of a new entrance and plaza for the zoo that embraces art and sustainability. Strategies such as green roofs, recycled materials, rain water collection, native vegetation and permeable materials were employed throughout.
Renderings above provided by Michael Singer Studio
Artist: Michael Singer
Civil Engineering: Reikenis & Associates
Landscape Architect: Carolyn Pendelton-Parker
MEP Engineering: Fort Pierce Engineering
Project Structural Engineer: MUE Engineering
Sustainability Consulting: Sequil Systems, Inc (Joe Snider)
Palm Beach Zoo Team: Andrew Aiken, President & CEO, Kathleen Breland, COO / CFO,
Dave Ruhl, Capital Projects and Facilities Executive, and Jan Steele, Director,
Wildlife Care and Conservation
General Contractor: Gast Construction Group Inc.