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Moored Menagerie
Competition for a Vertical Zoo in Buenos Aires - This proposal celebrates the history of the port, and incorporates the "new" vision of the city. Two large "sails" surround a mast at the edge of the water. Views are essential to this project by thoughtfully framing the animals, city, and sea. Metal mesh and wood cladding rain screen systems monitor and blur the view to the exterior. The cladding is selectively cut away, providing selective views to the exterior. Cumulatively, a series of balconies provide a 360° view of the city and port.