Geneva, Switzerland

A feathery steel construction

Bois de la Bâtie Aviary

An aviary like a treescape, over which hovers a kidney-shaped roof.

This facility, which consists of two aviaries, offers Geneva a new magical place. The structure, which combines steel supports and a concrete plate that protrudes far into space to connect a filigree installation, is not designed to be spectacular; instead it makes precise reference to natural phenomena. The steel construction reflects the physiognomy of trees and is surrounded by a very fine Webnet construction.

 

Architects: group8 sàrl, Geneva
Net statics: Pfeifer Ingenieure, Konstanz

Productos Jakob

Webnet, diámetro de 1 mm, malla de 20 mm, 802 metros cuadrados
Cuerdas principales con un diámetro de 12 mm

Premios

SZS Stahlbau-Zentrum Schweiz, Prix Acier 2009, reconocimiento