Global Holcim Awards finalist 2015

Abused birds require time to recuperate. The rehab facility provides 3 protected habitats for the injured water birds, small birds and birds of prey. Sizes of each protected areas are designed with 3 requirements: 1- flight suitability, 2- recapturing readiness and 3- visitor visibility. Since the rescued birds are being rehabilitated for future return to nature, maintaining inherent survival skills, which significantly relying on flying capability, is key. Size of the shielded territories need to support their flights and wings but cannot be overly large since these birds will be recaptured for court appearances or physical inspection. The swooping shapes of the enclosure give varying heights and conditions for flying. High over the compound are the nesting crowns for Asian Openbills since they prey on Apple snails—helping the surrounding rice farmers from loosing rice sprouts and minimizing the use of chemicals. Bamboo Installation for Main Information Center Mock-up Main information Center Section PROTECTIVE WING 4 I 7 The project reclaims 3 abandoned demo-houses for rehab facility to serve 3 protected habitats for the water birds, small birds and birds of prey. Sizes of each protected areas are designed with 3 requirements: 1- flight suitability, 2- recapturing readiness and 3- visitor visibility. Since the rescued birds will be kept for 1-5 year (period of lawsuit) before returning to nature, their relationship with human must be minimized while maximizing their interactivities with wild birds. Size of the shielded territories need to support their flights and wings but cannot be overly large since these birds will be recaptured for court appearances or physical inspection. The swooping shapes of the enclosure give varying heights and conditions for flying. High over the compound are the nesting crowns for Asian Openbills since they prey on Apple snails—helping the surrounding rice farmers from loosing rice sprouts and minimizing the use of chemicals. Night birds hunt in the dark and require swift sensibilities to survive. Human fears many night birds; we often hear myths about them related to death. Most night birds are often shot out of fear; missing wings, legs, broken beaks and being blind are typical conditions of night flyers. Sunken Foyers links old barns together and takes advantage of the cool ambient from the ground. It also provides sitting edges for leisure gathering around the court. TRANFORMING INTO HOME FOR INJURED BIRDS 4A 7A 8A 9A 10A Barn for Injured Night Birds Barn for Injured Small Birds Avian Library Information Center & Working Space 30 seats Forum Space Site B BIRD REHAB FACILITIES 2B USD 0.6 MILLION Site A • Barn for Injured 180 sq.m. Night Bird& Hatchery • Information Center 75 sq.m. & Working Space • Forum 30 seats 36 sq.m. • Avian Library 75 sq.m. • Barn for Injured 36 sq.m. Small Bird Site B • Bird Rehab 1,750 sq.m. Facilities 2016 BIRD HAVEN HANGING ON BAMBOO 50 mm • MAIN INFORMATION CENTER • MEDITATION PODS • BIRD VIEWING TOWER CAGE HEIGHT 3-8 M BIRD CAPACITY MAXIMUM 180 BIRDS WATER BIRDS CAGE HEIGHT 4-8 M BIRD CAPACITY MAXIMUM 137 BIRDS RAPTOR CAGE HEIGHT UP TO 3 M BIRD CAPACITY MAXIMUM 659 BIRDS SMALL BIRDS CLINIC B CLINIC A INFORMATION CENTER 3.00 m 4.00 m 6.00 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 2.00 m 8.00 m 6.00 m 5.00 m 2.50 m 3.00 m