Valdez, Jonathan

Mr. Wisner

World History

4th T/R

4/13/2017

Bjarke Ingels to Design Panda Habitat at Copenhagen Zoo

http://www.interiordesign.net/articles/13019-bjarke-ingels-to-design-panda-habitat-at-cop
enhagen-zoo/

Key Vocabulary from the Article (Define at least 4).

o Rendering- the processing of an outline image using color and shading to make it
appear solid and three-dimensional.
o Endangerment- the action of putting someone or something at risk or in danger
o sanctuary- a nature reserve.
o Copenhagen Zoo- a zoo located in copenhagen.

Summary of the Event (at least 3 major points; each point will have its own paragraph)

A. Bjarke Ingels has been selected to design the new panda habitat for the copenhagen zoo.
Bjarke Ingels is a renowned architect and has done many works around the world.

B. The 26,000-square-foot structure will mimic the hilly bamboo forests of western China,
but with a symbolic twist. It will be the shape of the ying- yang.

C. Construction is slated to begin this year and will conclude in 2018. The ribbon-cutting
will coincide with the arrival of two giant pandas from Chengdu, a gratis gesture from the
Chinese government.

Your Opinion of the Event (at least 3 sentences).

This is more than just a work of art. The chinese government lends pandas to zoos to
increase foreign relations. This is another project that the architect can add to his
portfolio.
 Relate your Event to a Historical Event (compare and contrast with current event).

This can be related to the past architecture accomplishments like the roof top ski resort in
copenhagen and the amazing feats that he has accomplished.

Relate your Event to the a subtheme (at least 3 sentences).

This is related to the arts. It shows amazing works of design and engineering. The
architects of today are going to be seen as the picassos of tomorrow.

Questions You Have About the Event (4).

How much does this cost?
Who is paying for this project?
What other companies have been given the chance to do this?
What engineering challenges will he have to overcome?

This website shows the amazing works that he has done, and amazing web design.

https://www.big.dk/#projects