LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
INSPIRING DESIGN + BUILD
Our team have expertise in the design and development of statement structures , with materials sourced sustainably and manufactures in our dedicated facility in West Sussex . Working with various SME ’ s , corporate businesses , and building developers , we offer enhancements and improvements for better customer experience and days out for all who visit , achieving satisfaction across the board , resulting in many returning to leisure parks year on year .
Fordingbridge buildings , canopies , and walkways are installed across the country for the ever-growing leisure and tourism industry , and were carefully selected by Zoological Society of London to design and install 5 large-scale canopies situated across the Zoo throughout the years of 2020 to 2022 , to construct their latest instalments , to better their offering of customer service and experience . We designed each building to improve aesthetic impact and to perfectly recreate the environments these animals and critters come from in the wild . From well-lit curved features , to timber clad square-style builds , the results have been outstanding .
ENTERING INTO THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
Taking step into Zoological Society of London means first passing through our Fordingbridge-designed welcome centre , developed with great impact from the natural world ; timber cladding and ceiling skylights for daylight to flood inside , encouraging a positive atmosphere and engaging excitement in visitors as they step into exhibits of the natural world . As people queue for entry , glulaminated arches sweep the sky as protection whilst waiting to gain access into the Park , contrasting with the inverted arcs of the main entrance building .
A HOUSE IN MONKEY VALLEY
The Monkey House was designed as a timber clad superstructure with enclosed thermowood walls and a Kingspan roof to incorporate the visual influence of the external surroundings already in-situ along with the guided walkway formations . Customers and visitors become further involved in monkey-play as the animals make use of the new structure , ensuring an immersive experience , with choice to explore both internally and externally thanks to the allowance of the overhead monkey accessways .
HOME OF THE GALAPAGOS TORTOISES
The new permanent home of the Galapagos Tortoises at London Zoo includes two entryways and an exit lobby as part of this custom design , made for purpose with inverted curved introductory walkways , enticing visitors into the domed home of the tortoises . The curved feature of the building took inspiration from the tortoise shell shape , making for an unusual and intriguing building from external viewpoints , encouraging people to take a peek inside at these critically endangered animals . The height of the structure allows for the installation of specialist equipment , enabling the Zoo to recreate their environments back home at Galapagos Island ; of high humidity and increased warmth , not only for the animals , but for the tropical flora planted too .
EXHIBITION OF BUTTERFLIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
A feature project for us was ZSL ’ s Butterfly Exhibit , with specific requirements needing fulfilment to ensure the safety of these insects due to environmental sensitivity of their wings and so require a
fragile setting to ensure their happiness , wellbeing , and safety , whilst maintaining visitor interest and fascination . Our design allowed natural lighting to infuse into the exhibit through curved opal and polythene fabric sheeting , creating a smooth , natural flow to this exotic habitat .
ADD A VISIT TO ZSL ’ S REPTILE HOUSE TO YOUR AGENDA
Designed to host the perfect conditions for the abundance of Reptilia , this exhibit encases environments of extremities the lizards , geckos , snakes , and such can thrive in as visitors flood the attraction to learn about the Animal Kingdom . Currently in build , this structure has been calculated by our technical design team along with the watchful eye of ZSL ’ s specialist zoological keepers , to ensure the best of each requirement and animal welfare is included within design .
For more information on our offering to visitor attractions and leisure parks , with canopy , walkway , and statement structure solutions , call our Technical Sales Team today on 01243 554455 . � www . fordingbridge . co . uk
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